Easter

International Christian Embassy condemns burning of Netanyahu effigy at Spain Easter ceremony

The group also urged the Vatican to reconsider what it described as one-sided criticism of Israel and to take steps to prevent similar incidents globally. 

People cheer as an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is blown up, in this screengrab from a video obtained from social media, in El Burgo, Spain, April 5, 2026.
Christian worshippers take part in the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City during the Easter holiday on April 11, 2026.

'A beacon of tolerance': Holy Fire ceremony marked in Jerusalem's Old City

Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured April 7, 2026.

Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelensky agrees

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Coronavirus: A holdout of US churches defy warnings for Easter

"Satan and a virus will not stop us," said the Reverend Tony Spell. "God will shield us from all harm and sickness."

Storm clouds pass over a Roman Catholic church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. August 14, 2018

On Good Friday, Jerusalem archbishop urges prayers against coronavirus

Jerusalem residents are locked down in their homes for all but essential activities, which do not include religious ceremonies.

Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem stands at the entrance to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for the Good Friday service amid restrictions due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Jerusalem's Old City April 10, 2020.

Holy Week in the Holy Land: Easter in Jerusalem amid coronavirus

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is closed to the public for the first time in nearly seven centuries

A worshippers stands in front of the closed entrance door of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City March 9, 2020. Picture taken March 9, 2020.

Netanyahu, Pompeo talk Iran and coronavirus

According to the Prime Minister's Office, Pompeo wished Netanyahu a happy Passover, and Netanyahu wished Pompeo a happy Easter.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Holy Week ceremonies in Jerusalem to proceed in limited format

Eastern Orthodox churches will still receive Holy Fire from Jerusalem.

Christian worshippers attend Easter Sunday Mass in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher Church April 21, 2019

Sri Lanka bans groups suspected to be behind attacks; raids safe house

Israel recommends citizens leave island, refrain from visiting.

Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Copts conduct Easter baptism ceremony at Qasr al-Yahud

Qasr al-Yahud is under the authority of the Civil Administration.

Coptic Easter baptism ceremony

Woman holding baby and a gun tackled after threatening church on Easter

Conkey allegedly pointed the gun at the baby at one point.

Easter eggs

Unconfirmed reports blame Zahran Hashim for Sri Lanka attack. Who is he?

An Islamist extremist imam, he was a prolific lecturer for National Tawheed Jamaath.

 Moulvi Zahran Hashim preaches incitement