Pope Francis, sitting in his wheelchair, washed and kissed the feet of 12 women prisoners as part of a traditional ritual ahead of Easter on Thursday (Mar 28). To perform the ritual the pontiff travelled to Rome's Rebibbia prison which is located in a run-down area on Rome's outskirts.

Pope Francis, on wheelchair, washes and kisses feet of female prisoners in ritual ahead of Easter

On the 21st of April 2019, a group of Sri Lankans inspired by the Islamic State carried out six coordinated suicide bombings in churches and tourist hotels 269 people were killed in these attacks including worshipers at the Easter Sunday Services. Four years later the Wickremasinghe-led government is getting up to probe whether the state intelligence service was complicit in one of the most devastating extremist attacks in Sri Lankan history.

Sri Lankan government to probe 2019 Easter Sunday bombings

Sri Lankan government to probe 2019 bombings

On the Orthodox Easter this Sunday, as battle for Bakhmut rages on in Ukraine, some Ukrainian soldiers attended an outdoor Church service in Kivka, which is around 26 kms from the nearest front line. Ukrainian authorities had asked churches in the region to conduct Easter services online.

Under the shadow of war, Ukraine & Russia mark Orthodox Easter; 130 Ukrainian POWs released

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Easter service conducted by the Orthodox Church of the nation on Sunday (April 16). Putin and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church exchanged Easter egg decorations, just the way they have done in previous years.

Russia's Vladimir Putin attends midnight Orthodox Easter service in Moscow

Due to worries about safety being preached and overcrowding, Israeli authorities have announced that there would be limited access to the historic Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the Holy Fire celebrations on Saturday.

Israel puts limits on orthodox church crowds for Easter

A fire broke out at the Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday afternoon after the Easter service, as per reports. According to the pastor of the church Rev.

Video | Massive fire engulfs Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge after Easter service

Tens of thousands attended the Easter Sunday mass. According to the Vatican's gendarmerie, last weekend's Palm Sunday mass was attended by some 60,000 people. Christians commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the consequent triumph of life over death on Easter Sunday.

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Easter Sunday liturgy will be said by Pope Francis on Sunday morning in St. Peter's Square in Rome. Tens of thousands attended the festivities once more. According to the Vatican's gendarmerie, last weekend's Palm Sunday mass was attended by some 60,000 people. Christians commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the consequent triumph of life over death on Easter Sunday.

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Easter Sunday liturgy will be said by Pope Francis on Sunday morning in St. Peter's Square in Rome. Tens of thousands are anticipated to attend the festivities once more. According to the Vatican's gendarmerie, last weekend's Palm Sunday mass was attended by some 60,000 people. Christians commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the consequent triumph of life over death on Easter Sunday.

Vatican: Pope Francis expected to take part in the mass

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Police in Northern Ireland have warned that dissident Republicans may carry out attacks over the Easter weekend. Tensions have risen as this weekend, the Good Friday Agreement completes 25 years.

Northern Ireland: Police warn of attacks by dissidents over Easter weekend

Rabbits—the furry widely loved and petted animals—have turned out to be a nuisance for a region in New Zealand that is employing every trick in its trade to eliminate the long-eared animal from the face of their part of the earth.

This Easter, New Zealand mulls unleashing deadly virus for culling rabbits to curb ‘plague’

Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ordered former president Sirisena to pay $273,300 from his personal funds to family members of 2019 Easter bombing victims. Watch to know more.

Sri Lanka's top court orders former president to compensate 2019 Easter bombing victims

This year Easter will be observed on 9 April and as the tradition goes, people decorate easter eggs aka Paschal eggs for the Christian feast to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

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The serene Italian island of Sicily handed down jail sentences to 39 people after convicting them for diverting a Good Friday religious procession to the house of a mafia family.

Sicillian mobsters who hijacked Easter procession to a mafia godfather's house jailed for 80 years

Pope Francis has been calling for truce in the war in Ukraine for some time. He reiterated the wish once again on Sunday while speaking to tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square.

As Eastern Christians celebrate Easter, Pope Francis reiterates call for truce in Ukraine war

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, Tearful Ukrainians mark orthodox Easter. Easter celebration continued on even in the shadow of War.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Tearful Ukrainians mark orthodox Easter

In a bittersweet moment, children in Kyiv, including evacuees from other parts of the country are seen decorating traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs with a stroke of patriotism.

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In Sweden unrest has been reported in several towns for the third day running since Quran burnings caused riots over the easter weekend. In the Swedish town of Norrkoping, at least three people have been hit by police bullets during clashes between the police and the protesters.

Unrest in Sweden over Quran burning during Easter weekend

The festive season brings a lot of cheer, happiness and prosperity for everyone - even the animals! This community tradition has a way to bless your cuddlesome cute critters.

Easter blessings for the pets!

It is springtime in England and one of the most exciting ways of celebrating easter for both children and adults is a trip to the nearest farm. So, what are you doing on Easter?

Easter holiday at a farm, children visit farms to see newborn animals

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