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Catholics and Orthodox Easter Dates Explained
Filed: Apr 05, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
Summary: The article explores why Catholic and Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on different dates, tracing back to calendar changes in 1582.
WHO: Pope Gregory XIII
WHAT: Introduction of the Gregorian calendar
WHEN: Apr 05, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: To align the calendar with astronomical events and standardize Easter celebrations.
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