"Celebrating Palm Sunday: A Meaningful Tradition for Christians"

In Castries, Christians commemorated Palm Sunday, heralding the onset of Holy Week, through a unified gathering. Worshippers from the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Methodist Church, Salvation Army, and Roman Catholic Church convened at Derek Walcott Square, receiving blessings and participating in hymns and readings. Following the blessing, a procession ensued, led by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Band, where congregants exchanged palms. Palm Sunday symbolizes Jesus' grand entry into Jerusalem, a pivotal moment preceding Easter Sunday. Meanwhile, Pope Francis addressed pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, emphasizing the “great miracle of mercy” on this sacred day.