Pope Francis Applauds Beatification of Monks Who Died Protecting the Eucharist April 18, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News ‘Eating together the Body of Christ: This is the core of Christian life,’ Pope Francis said on the Third Sunday of Easter. ‘When Jesus draws near to us, he fills us with joy,’ the Holy Father said April 18. Post navigation Previous Previous post: Andrea Bocelli Talks About His Catholic Faith: Don’t Believe in the Clock Without the ClockmakerNext Next post: On Easter Night, the Upper Room Became a Classroom