Live from the Vatican, the network will broadcast Palm Sunday Mass and Easter Sunday Mass live coast-to-coast, in addition to presenting the film Jesús de Nazareth as part of this traditional Holy Week celebration
MIAMI – March 26, 2026 – Telemundo will commemorate Holy Week with special programming, broadcast live coast-to-coast from the Vatican, bringing audiences two of the most significant celebrations of the liturgical calendar, both led by Pope Leo XIV. The sacred observances begin on Sunday, March 29, with the Palm Sunday Mass airing at 7am ET/6am CT/4am PT from the iconic St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The broadcast will be hosted by Karla Monroig and Aylen Del Toro, featuring special guests and reports directly from Rome. The mass will also be rebroadcast on the West Coast at 6:30am PT.
On Sunday, April 5, Telemundo will air the Easter Sunday Mass at 7am ET/6am CT/4am PT. Led by Pope Leo XIV from St. Peter’s Basilica, this celebration marks the Resurrection of Jesus. The broadcast will be hosted by Penélope Menchaca along with special guests and reports from Rome. The mass will be rebroadcast on the West Coast at 6:30am PT.
On Holy Saturday, April 4 at 9pm/8c, Telemundo will present the film Jesús de Nazareth, portraying the life and legacy of Jesus. The renowned cast includes Julián Gil as Jesus, Mayrín Villanueva as Mary, Lincoln Palomeque as Simon Peter, Eugenio Siller as John, and Gaby Espino as Mary Magdalene, among others.
Viewers can tune-in to the Holy Week special programming live on Telemundo or catch up through the Telemundo app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store or by visiting Telemundo.com. The audience can join the conversation via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter via @Telemundo.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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