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.
Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly
Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports
On a united Easter, the lives and struggles of Christians in the Middle East
Sacramento daily apologizes for 'antisemitic' Easter ad
On April 14, the Bee’s editor and president, Lauren Gustus, wrote “An apology: Ad with [antisemitic] language is unacceptable.”
Coronavirus: Greek Orthodox Church forgoes Easter Via Dolorosa procession
The clerics were granted entry to the building, and soon afterwards the sound of prayers could be heard from within.
Romanian priest: Sermon equating Jews to coronavirus was misinterpreted
On April 9, in a filmed greeting ahead of Easter, Dobos spoke about how the disciples of Jesus “feared the Jews,” adding “And here in the bracket we should read: feared the virus.”
During the coronavirus outbreak, there are no exceptions to the rules
This applies equally to all religions with no exemptions, including Jews celebrating Passover, Christians celebrating Easter and Muslims observing Ramadan. Everyone.
Palestinian woman creates Easter workshops amid coronavirus lockdown
Bethlehem artist uses internet to teach families how to make holiday decorations
Ahead of Easter, pope urges Christians to be 'messengers of life'
In countries around the world Catholics followed the papal service or Masses said by priests in their own empty churches and broadcast on television or over the internet.
Empty churches, food drives, Easter weekend in coronavirus-hit US starts
"Now is no time to back off," Fauci told CNN on Friday. "The virus will decide" when the country can begin to reopen.
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."
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.
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