Easter
Follow the latest Easter news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
April 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM

POV: Riding into St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday

Video provided by the Vatican shows Pope Francis riding into St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday.
April 21, 2025 at 3:49 AM
VIDEO: POV: Riding into St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Pope Francis exchanges Easter greetings with JD Vance at Vatican

"The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave them the opportunity to exchange Easter greetings," the Vatican press office said in a statement.
April 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Pope Francis meets with Vice President JD Vance and a delegation during an audience at Casa Santa Marta, April 20, 2025, at the Vatican.
April 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Movies and shows to watch for Easter weekend

ABC News' Will Ganss shares what you need to add on your "must watch" list for this Easter weekend, from the theater to the small screen at home.
April 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
VIDEO: Movies and shows to watch for Easter weekend
April 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM

Putin declares Easter ceasefire

Russian President Vladmir Putin declared an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, but also warned that they would respond to Ukrainian attacks.
April 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
VIDEO: Putin declares Easter ceasefire
April 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM

Americans on alert for dangerous weather over Easter weekend

More than 30 million people are on alert for multiple rounds of severe storms that are slamming parts of the plains and Midwest, including tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.
April 20, 2025 at 12:28 AM
VIDEO: Americans on alert for dangerous weather over Easter weekend
April 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Last minute Easter food and candy sales

With egg prices high, ABC News' Morgan Norwood is here with some creative ideas to help you save this Easter.
April 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
VIDEO: Last minute Easter food and candy sales
April 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM

Budget-friendly Easter egg hacks

With egg prices soaring this Easter weekend, mom influencer Shannon Doherty shares a few Easter egg hacks that the kids will love.
April 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
VIDEO: Budget-friendly Easter egg hacks
April 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM

By The Numbers: Easter spending

A look at the numbers behind Easter Sunday and online spending trends leading up to the holiday.
April 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
VIDEO: By The Numbers: Easter spending
April 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM

How to score last-minute Easter savings

Retailers including Amazon, Target and Walmart are offering last-minute discounts on everything from candy and toys to food for an Easter meal.
April 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
VIDEO: How to score last-minute Easter savings
April 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM

Macy's, Aldi, Kohl's and more will close for Easter: See more stores

See which retailers plan to stay open for Easter and which plan to close their doors for the upcoming spring holiday.
April 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
In this undated file photo, a Walmart store is shown in Ridgecrest, Calif.
1 month ago

Easter health tips and trivia

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel breaks down the top tips and tricks for a healthy Easter.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Easter health tips and trivia
1 month ago

Pope Francis delegates cardinals for Holy Week

Pope Francis has been recovering from a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Pope Francis delegates cardinals for Holy Week
1 month ago

Celebrate Easter with viral egg dyeing alternatives

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto tests out viral trends to keep your spring table festive without the mess or the high cost of egg dyeing.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Celebrate Easter with viral egg dyeing alternatives
1 month ago

Easter spending strategy amid rising prices

With Easter just one week away and the cost of eggs and other holiday favorites are still high, ABC News’ Reena Roy crunched the numbers by looking at ways to help you save some cash.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Easter spending strategy amid rising prices
1 month ago

Tips for entertaining this Easter 

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1 month ago
VIDEO: Tips for entertaining this Easter 
1 month ago

Tips for creating a beautiful Easter basket

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto shares festive ideas to help parents and kids get ready for Easter Sunday with products from “GMA” sponsor Target.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Tips for creating a beautiful Easter basket
1 year ago

WH bashes 'dishonest' GOP criticism of Biden's transgender proclamation on Easter

The White House is pushing back against top Republicans' misleading criticism of Biden's Transgender Day of Visibility proclamation on the same day as Easter
1 year ago
President Joe Biden speaks at the Washoe Democratic Party Office in Reno, Nev., on March 19, 2024.
1 year ago

Pope Francis presides over Easter Sunday Mass

Francis, 87, had skipped a Good Friday ceremony so that he'd be able to attend the Sunday Mass, the Vatican press office said in a statement on Friday.
1 year ago
Pope Francis attends the Easter Mass, at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, March 31, 2024.
1 year ago

It’s raining marshmallows for Easter

About 15,000 marshmallows were dropped from a helicopter in suburban Detroit to the delight of kids watching on.
1 year ago
VIDEO: It’s raining marshmallows for Easter
1 year ago

Holy Easter activities commence, Pope Francis calling for peace

Pope Francis presided over an Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square and later used his blessings to invoke prayers for victims of war, calling for an end to ongoing conflicts.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Holy Easter activities commence, Pope Francis calling for peace
1 year ago

King Charles attends service in first major public appearance amid cancer battle

King Charles made his first significant public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis in February, celebrating Easter at the St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.
1 year ago
VIDEO: King Charles attends service in first major public appearance amid cancer battle
1 year ago

Babs Costello shares Easter food and decorating tips

The social media star Babs shares some great hacks for a fun and festive holiday celebration.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Babs Costello shares Easter food and decorating tips
1 year ago

How to save amid high chocolate prices this Easter

Consumers can still “hop” into savings by looking for discounted candy the day before Easter and buying chocolates that aren’t marketed for Easter.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to save amid high chocolate prices this Easter
1 year ago

How to have a more climate friendly Easter

ABC News' chief climate correspondent with ways to ditch harmful plastics for Easter celebrations.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to have a more climate friendly Easter
1 year ago

How to make this festive 'bunny milk' for Easter

A cute way to serve up this fun DIY drink for the festivities.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to make this festive 'bunny milk' for Easter
2 years ago

Rihanna shows off adorable photos of son’s first Easter celebration

The singer posted cute pictures of her son enjoying the holiday and sporting bunny ears.
2 years ago
Rihanna out on March 15, 2023 in Los Angeles.
2 years ago

White House hosts annual Easter egg roll

The White House Easter egg roll returned on Monday, with first lady Jill Biden continuing her theme of "EGGucation."
2 years ago
The White House Easter egg roll returned on Monday, with first lady Jill Biden continuing her theme of "EGGucation."
2 years ago

How long Easter leftovers actually keep, plus tips for storage and reheating

Easy guide for food safety after the Easter holiday to keep leftovers and toss ones that won't last.
2 years ago
2 years ago

Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares photos from Malti's first Easter celebration at home

Priyanka Chopra Jonas also recently enjoyed a trip to India with her daughter.
2 years ago
Priyanka Chopra posted this photo on Easter Sunday, holding her daughter, April 9, 2023.
2 years ago

Cute critters get into the Easter spirit

Lots of zoos are offering the animals a chance to have a special day.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Cute critters get into the Easter spirit
2 years ago

Millions gather to celebrate holy days

Around the world, Jews, Christians and Muslims gather to observe Passover, Easter and Ramadan, the three holidays which coincide this weekend.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Millions gather to celebrate holy days
2 years ago

Faith Friday: Observing Holy Week

Catholic priest Father Edward Beck joins "GMA3" to discuss Holy Week on this Good Friday, while discussing how to exchange comparison and competition for generosity and gratitude.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Faith Friday: Observing Holy Week
2 years ago

How to make an adorable Easter table decoration with a balloon

Shannon Doherty shows us how to add some hop to our home with this DIY decor using just bunny ears, a balloon, tissue paper and a cotton ball.
2 years ago
VIDEO: How to make an adorable Easter table decoration with a balloon
2 years ago

Savings solutions for Easter from eggs to activities

ABC News chief business correspondent Rebecca Jarvis shares tips to save on retail purchases this Easter.
2 years ago
Chocolate Easter bunnies at a grocery store in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on March 11, 2023.
2 years ago

How to save on Easter amid soaring prices

ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis breaks down ways you can save on food and decor during the spring holiday.
2 years ago
VIDEO: How to save on Easter amid soaring prices
2 years ago

Animals at London zoo receive Easter treat surprise

Zookeepers surprised animals at a London zoo with Easter eggs filled with treats—leading to colorful playtime for tiger cubs, meerkats and squirrel monkeys.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Animals at London zoo receive Easter treat surprise
2 years ago

Use this kitchen tool to make dyeing Easter eggs even easier

How to use a balloon whisk to easily dip dye Easter eggs this holiday.
2 years ago
Nicole Keshishian Modic uses a whisk to dye Easter eggs.
2 years ago

Use this hack when painting Easter eggs

Don't use those flimsy egg-holders anymore.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Use this hack when painting Easter eggs
3 years ago

Newborns hop into Easter with adorable bunny outfits

Babies at Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA are in the Easter spirit.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Newborns hop into Easter with adorable bunny outfits
3 years ago

Pastor shares message of resilience ahead of Easter Sunday

Reverend A.R. Bernard, the founding pastor of the Christian Culture Center in Brooklyn, New York, talks about worshipping in person for the first time in two years.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Pastor shares message of resilience ahead of Easter Sunday
3 years ago

Ukrainians decorate Easter eggs ahead of holiday

A group of displaced Ukrainians decorated Easter eggs at an art studio in Lviv while exploring the history of ancient crafts.
3 years ago
A group of displaced Ukrainians decorated Easter eggs at an art studio in Lviv while exploring the history of ancient crafts.
4 years ago

Paris companies go all out for Easter

While many businesses are back under lockdown amid rising coronavirus numbers, the city’s chocolate shops are deemed essential and are making a big splash with their chocolate creations this holiday.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Paris companies go all out for Easter
4 years ago

The perfect eats for Easter brunch

Chef David Rose helps viewers recreate a classic brunch favorite with a twist … fried chicken benedict with sriracha hollandaise and sundried tomato butter.
4 years ago
VIDEO: The perfect eats for Easter brunch
4 years ago

Concerns rising over Easter weekend gathering and Brazilian variant

Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Tom Frieden joins "GMA" to discuss the new CDC travel guidelines and Brazilian variant.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Concerns rising over Easter weekend gathering and Brazilian variant
4 years ago

Last-minute Easter DIY tips

"Good Housekeeping" style editor Lori Bergamotto joins "GMA" with her children and shows viewers how to make impactful, yet simple, crafts, baskets and desserts for the holiday.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Last-minute Easter DIY tips
4 years ago

Good Friday services taking place around the world

Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the Vatican. Easter services will be restricted for the second year in a row due to the pandemic.
4 years ago
VIDEO: Good Friday services taking place around the world
5 years ago

Lonely Easter bunny sings in empty French Quarter

Louisiana issued a stay-at-home order in March as the state experienced an outbreak of the COVID-19.
5 years ago
Louisiana issued a stay-at-home order in March as the state experienced an outbreak of the COVID-19.
5 years ago

Families spread love during COVID-19 pandemic with window Easter egg hunts

With social distancing during the novel coronavirus pandemic, one neighborhood has come up with a creative way to keep its annual Easter egg hunt alive.
5 years ago
With social distancing being encouraged during the novel coronavirus pandemic, one neighborhood has come up with a creative way to keep its annual Easter egg hunt alive. Brooke Peck a mom of one from Atlanta, Georgia, launched the Facebook event for the Spring egg hunt, encouraging other parents and their children to decorate and hang paper eggs in their windows.
5 years ago

Millions around the world change how they celebrate Easter Sunday

Usually churches are packed, but many are deserted and will stream services, while Michigan and Kansas still plan to hold in-person services, against social distancing orders.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Millions around the world change how they celebrate Easter Sunday
5 years ago

Judge overrules mayor, allows drive-in church service on Easter despite COVID-19

Despite a mass gathering ban, six churches are scheduled to have in-person service this Easter weekend.
5 years ago
A worshiper holds a sign to alert drivers to the drive-in service at On Fire Christian Church on April 5, 2020 in Louisville, Ky. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic limiting gatherings of people, churches have responded with alternate ways to have their services.