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Easter

Entre Nous

France's traditional chocolate Easter eggs get a makeover

France

Images of the last public appearance of Pope Francis before his death

Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine as Putin's one-day Easter ceasefire ends

Europe

🌟The Bright Side: Christians worldwide celebrate Easter amid joy, war, and resilience

Europe

Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday

Pope blesses crowds on Easter Sunday after private meeting with JD Vance

Robot runners, anti-Trump protests and Katy Perry in space: The week in pictures

Spain, Bolivia... Easter commemorated around the world with diverse traditions

Pope blesses crowds on Easter Sunday after private meeting with JD Vance

Europe

'An old tradition': Thousands of colourful eggs on display at Vienna Easter market

High cost of cheap chocolate: Amid cocoa crisis, prices surge in mass-produced low-quality chocolate

Africa

Easter: Chocolate eggs price surge amid lack of coca supplies

Pope Francis and JD Vance to celebrate Easter in Rome

Vatican begins Easter preparations with Pope Francis recovering

A recovering Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Rome's central jail

Europe
French connections

Flying bells! How the French celebrate Easter

France
Entre Nous

Easter treats in France: Talking shop with a fifth-generation chocolatier

France

Italian bakeries gear up for Easter celebrations

Entre Nous

France's Easter chocolates: A popular tradition with a new twist

France
Entre Nous

Top French chef puts a new twist on the traditional Easter egg

France

Pope Francis will not lead Ash Wednesday service despite health improvement

Europe
Entre Nous

Bunnies, bells and fish! Exploring France's Easter and April Fools' Day traditions

Deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine's Donetsk, Kharkiv as foes mark Orthodox Easter

Europe

War in Ukraine overshadows Orthodox Easter celebrations

Europe

Pope calls for humanitarian aid to 'be ensured' to Gaza in Easter address

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire, 'ensured' humanitarian aid in Easter address

Europe

Pope Francis overcomes health concerns, presides over Easter Sunday Mass

Europe

Pope Francis leads Easter Vigil amid questions about his health

Europe

Pope Francis pulls out of Good Friday procession at last minute 'to preserve health'

Europe

Climate change blamed as cocoa prices soar ahead of Easter

Thousands of Christians flock to Jerusalem for Orthodox Easter 'Holy Fire' rite

Middle East

Pope Francis delivers message of peace during Easter Sunday celebrations

Pope Francis appeals to Russians on Ukraine in Easter Mass

Europe

Pope Francis thanks well-wishers after illness, kicks off Easter week with Palm Sunday Mass

Europe

'I am still alive': Pope Francis discharged from hospital after three-night stay

Europe

Cake and war: Ukrainians mark sombre Orthodox Easter

Belgium shuts Ferrero plant over Kinder salmonella link

Europe

Covid-19: Police hold clerics for questioning after maskless mass in Paris church

France

Pope Francis calls for vaccines for poor in Easter message

Europe

France's 'essential' chocolate sellers ring in second Easter under lockdown

France

Merkel admits Easter virus shutdown plan her 'mistake'

Following blacklash in Germany, Merkel cancels plan for extended Easter lockdown

Europe
Press Review

When religion gets creative: Drive-in mass and holy water from a squirt gun

Easter in Ukraine: Churches under fire for violating coronavirus lockdown

The Debate

Confined at Easter: What lessons for humanity?

Empty churches belie Trump’s Easter promise, highlight science’s role in keeping faithful safe

Americas
The World This Week

Holy Social Distancing Week

Flying priests and empty churches: Easter in the time of coronavirus

Americas

Notre-Dame to hold Good Friday service amid virus lockdown

France

Sri Lanka attacks: "Christians have been particularly targeted in recent years"

Sri Lanka Easter Terror attacks: Government imposes state of emergency

Bombs kill more than 200 in Sri Lankan churches, hotels on Easter Sunday

Christians were clearly targeted, reports Rukshana Rizwie

Paris's Sri Lankan community pays hommage to victims of Easter attacks

Easter blasts at Sri Lanka hotels and churches kill over 200

World leaders express shock, sorrow over deadly attacks in Sri Lanka

SRI LANKA
Asia / Pacific

Pope Francis expresses 'loving closeness' to Sri Lanka's Christian community

Lamenting Sri Lanka bloodshed, Pope Francis delivers Easter message of peace

VATICAN
Europe

Nearly 300 killed as blasts hit Sri Lankan churches, hotels on Easter Sunday

SRI LANKA
Asia / Pacific
Focus

Sharp rise in attacks on India's Christian minority

FOCUS
Asia / Pacific
Press Review

‘A crying shame’

Press Review

Bad news keeps on coming for Sarkozy

French connections

Flying Bells! How France celebrates Easter

Press Review

New York Times criticised for op-ed by hunger strike leader

Press Review

'Another victory for Erdogan'

Pope denounces ‘oppressive regimes’ in Easter message

VATICAN
Europe

Egypt's Copts celebrate Easter Mass days after twin bombings

EGYPT
Middle East
MediaWatch

What's in a name? 'Easter Egg gate' sets off UK political storm

Lahore Easter attack: Pakistan reportedly detains over 5,000 suspected militants

Pope decries terror profaning God’s name

VATICAN
Europe
Business

Greece pledges to fulfill IMF obligations

Pope decries religious persecution, Kenyan killings

VATICAN
Europe