Easter

KitKat trucks heist may cause Easter shortage in Europe

“We’ve always encouraged people to take a break with KitKat, but it seems the thieves took the message a bit too literally – and drove off with over 12 tons of our chocolate,” Nestlé said.

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 Palestinian Christians attend an Easter Mass at the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church, in Gaza City, April 20, 2025.

Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly

 A "Blood Moon" is seen during a lunar eclipse over Jerusalem July 27, 2018.

Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports

 People carry crosses next to a flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers, during a protest against the burning of the Christmas tree in Hama, in Damascus, Syria December 24, 2024.

On a united Easter, the lives and struggles of Christians in the Middle East


Shroud of Turin: Suffering and sacrifice point to the victory of Easter

Opinion: The ghostly image of the crucified man on the Shroud has shaped how we depict Jesus.

 Jeffrey Kloha

Easter laughter: Controversial medieval history of religious jokes

Opinion: There has always been scope for joy and laughter in Easter celebrations.

 Laughing priest (illustrative)

Text at pope's Good Friday service scrapped after Ukrainian protest

"Faced with death, silence is the most eloquent of words."

 Pope Francis leads the Good Friday Passion of the Lord service at the Vatican

Ukraine war overshadows pope's Good Friday services

The Good Friday service is one of the few events where the pope does not deliver a homily.

 Pope Francis leads the Good Friday Passion of the Lord service at the Vatican

Pope visits Italian prison for traditional foot washing Mass

The pope washed and kissed the feet of 12 male and female inmates.

 Pope Francis celebrates the Holy Mass in Coena Domini at the Civitavecchia prison

The roots of the Easter bunny explained

Opinion: This mythical figure has taken a long journey from European prehistory to today.

 Easter bunny (illustrative)

Theologian explains different Baptist views on Jesus' resurrection

Opinion: Resurrection is a pivotal event in the Chrsitian faith.

 The resurrection

Jerusalem Patriarchate: Christrians defy police, gather for Holy Fire event

"There is no justification” for limiting gatherings this year, the Patriarchate said.

Worshippers hold candles as they take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old city May 4, 2013.

Ukrainians want Russians removed from pope's Good Friday procession

The text of the meditation speaks of reconciliation and reconstruction

 Pope Francis leads the Via Crucis procession at Rome's Colosseum

Museum of the Bible launches Passover, Easter exhibits: videos

Passover starts Friday night at sundown. Easter is on Sunday, April 17.

 Stations of the Cross with Jeff Cavins