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  • Easter East And West

    For Western Christians, Sunday (March 16) is Palm Sunday, which begins Holy Week, leading up to Easter (March 23). But Eastern Orthodox Christians have just begun observing their time of Lent. Because of differing church calendars, Western and Eastern Christians usually celebrate the resurrection of Jesus on different dates. More →

    March 14, 2008

  • New Orleans Easter

    BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: Now, looking for signs of resurrection in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Many residents along the Gulf Coast still feel neglected by local, state, and national politicians. Often, it’s the faith-based institutions that are providing the majority … More →

    April 14, 2006

  • Holy Week

    Read an excerpt from IN THE COMPANY OF CHRIST: A PILGRIMAGE THROUGH HOLY WEEK by Benedicta Ward. More →

    April 7, 2006

  • Easter Reconciliation in Northern Ireland

    Holy Week and Easter have special significance in Northern Ireland, a land torn by decades of religious conflict. Amid the ongoing tensions, a Benedictine monastery is working for reconciliation and unity. More →

    March 25, 2005

  • Fleming Rutledge on Easter

    Kim Lawton sat down with prominent author and Episcopal priest Fleming Rutledge to reflect on the Easter story of crucifixion and resurrection. More →

    April 9, 2004

  • Who Really Killed Jesus?

    mel gibson, the passion of the christ, christianity, jews, jesus, crucifixion More →

    February 20, 2004

  • Passover and Easter in the Holy Land

      BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: As the U.S. declared Saddam Hussein’s regime ended, one huge diplomatic question outstanding was whether victory in Iraq would lead to new steps toward peace between Israel and the Palestinians. After two years of the latest … More →

    April 18, 2003

  • Easter Hope in Time of War

    Christians say the 2,000-year-old Easter themes of suffering, redemption, and hope have enduring meaning. Author and ordained Presbyterian minister Frederick Buechner says he finds great reassurance in those beliefs, especially during a time of war and uncertainty. More →

    April 18, 2003

  • Frederick Buechner Extended Interview

    Author and minister Frederick Buechner talks about the meaning of Holy Week and Easter in this extended interview. More →

    April 18, 2003

  • Stations of the Cross

    BOB ABERNETHY, anchor (March 18, 2005): Now, Belief and Practice. This Holy Week, Western Christians remember Jesus’ crucifixion, and the days leading up to it. One of the most moving observances, especially for Catholics, is walking the 14 Stations of … More →

    March 22, 2002

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