Apr 17 Pope Francis makes Easter appeal for peace in 'senseless' Ukraine war By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press The pontiff had just finished celebrating Easter Mass in the square packed by faithful for the holiday for the first time since the pandemic began in early 2020. Applause erupted from many of the crowd, estimated by the Vatican to… Continue reading
Apr 16 Ukrainian mayor, lawmakers attend Vatican Easter vigil By Associated Press Francis did not refer directly to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but he has called for an Easter truce in order to reach a negotiated peace. Continue reading
Apr 05 WATCH: Biden gives remarks during virtual Easter event By Associated Press Departing from the White House tradition of the Easter Egg roll, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and the Easter Bunny celebrated a virtual Easter event Monday. Continue reading
Apr 04 In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic 'scandalous' By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Pope Francis in his traditional Easter Sunday address denounced as “scandalous” how armed conflicts continue to rage even as the coronavirus pandemic has triggered severe social and economic suffering and swollen the ranks of the poor. Continue reading
Apr 19 Churches mostly empty for Orthodox Easter due to virus rules By Jim Heintz, Associated Press The holiest day of the year for Orthodox Christians was reserved and glum in many countries where churches were closed to worshipers for Easter services because of restrictions aimed at suppressing the spread of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 3:41 News Wrap: At least 30 people killed as severe storms sweep the Deep South In our news wrap Monday, at least 30 people were killed after severe storms swept across the Deep South on Easter Sunday and overnight. Tornadoes and thunderstorms blasted a path from Texas to the Carolinas. Also, the Trump administration is… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 3:29 Family holiday traditions go virtual during the pandemic By Melanie Saltzman, Laura Fong This Holy Week, celebrated by Christians worldwide, coincides with the Jewish holiday Passover, when people often join family for religious gatherings. But these aren’t normal times. NewsHour Weekend’s Melanie Saltzman recently met a neighbor who is finding ways to cope… Continue watching
Apr 22 Watch 4:07 After deadly Easter attacks, Sri Lankan officials blame jihadists, admit they had warning A wave of suicide bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has the country grieving, on edge and under a national emergency. At least 290 people died in the attack, which the government blamed on a little-known Jihadist group. Police… Continue watching
Apr 22 WATCH: Trumps host White House Easter Egg Roll By Associated Press President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on Monday morning. Continue reading
Apr 21 Sri Lanka blocks social media after deadly attacks By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press A group that monitors internet censorship says Sri Lankan authorities have blocked most social media services in the country following the Easter Sunday attacks that killed more than 200 people. Continue reading