Easter
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President al-Assad congratulates Christian denominations that follow Eastern calendar on Easter
They affirm full confidence in the ability of the Syrian people to rebuild what has been destroyed during the terrorist war and overcome the economic impacts of this war and unjust sanctions imposed on them.
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Easter Mass held in Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
Ceremony, led by Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew, held at Aya Yorgi Church in Istanbul.
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Dozens of Christians arrested in India just before Easter
Hindu extremists believe that all Indians should be Hindus and that the country should be rid of Christianity and Islam, They use extensive violence to achieve this goal.
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Pope Francis laments ‘Easter of War’ in Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
In his blessing, Pope Francis prayed for peace in the Middle East: For reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians, for peace in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.
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Rare Overlap of Holy Days Shows Jerusalem’s Promise and Problems
In its Old City, a Christian, a Jew and a Muslim marked Easter, Passover and Ramadan. To some, it’s a “symphony.” To others, a reminder of division.
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Pope at Palm Sunday Mass: With Jesus, it is never too late
Presiding over the liturgy of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Pope Francis encourages us to journey toward Easter with God's forgiveness, and recalls that as Christ gazes upon "our violent and tormented world," Jesus never tires of repeating: "Father forgive them for they know not what they do."