Apr 21 A look at Sri Lanka's troubled recent history marked by war By Associated Press Here is a look at a long and troubled history marked by ethnic and religious divides after a series of blasts in and outside Sri Lanka’s capital on Easter Sunday, blamed on religious extremists, recalled the worst days of the… Continue reading
Apr 21 Easter Sunday bomb blasts kill more than 200 in Sri Lanka By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Krishan Francis, Associated Press More than 200 people were killed and hundreds more wounded in eight bomb blasts that rocked churches and luxury hotels in or near Sri Lanka's capital on Easter Sunday — the deadliest violence the South Asian island country has seen… Continue reading
Apr 01 'Hope and dignity:' Pope calls for peace in Easter message By Associated Press Pope Francis called for peace in a world marked by war and conflict,"beginning with the beloved and long-suffering land of Syria" and extending to Israel. Continue reading
Apr 16 Trump attends Easter service in Palm Beach By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump attended Easter service at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea near his estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 27 From Fifth Avenue to the Vatican, celebrating Easter around the globe By Andrew Mach From church services to pastel eggs -- Easter traditions of both a religious and secular nature were well on display across the globe on Sunday. Continue reading
Apr 06 Photos: the White House Easter Egg Roll throughout history By Anya van Wagtendonk The First Family has hosted a day of games, music and food nearly every Easter Monday since 1878. See photos of the the celebration dating back to 1889. Continue reading
Apr 04 Pilgrims retracing Jesus' last steps may be going the wrong way By News Desk Thousands of people flocked to the walled Old City of Jerusalem on Good Friday, as part of the annual tradition to walk the Via Dolorosa, the path where it is said Jesus Christ was tried and convicted and later crucified… Continue reading
Apr 04 Photos: During Holy Week, Christians across globe observe Jesus' final days By Carey Reed This past week in the days leading up to Easter Sunday, Christians around the world observed Holy Week, commemorating the final days in the life of Jesus Christ. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 7:07 Following Jesus' steps: Are millions of Christians on the Via Dolorosa walking the wrong way? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 03 Your holiday cheat sheet to Easter By Wendy Thomas Russell Ironically, secular parents often have an easier time explaining Easter (without religion) than many Christian parents do (with it). The Passion is just such a darn mystery. Continue reading