Archbishop prays for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon

Dame Sarah Mullally called for an 'end to the violence and destruction' before a congregation in Canterbury.

‘Refuse to celebrate’: Christians in Gaza mark sombre Easter amid genocide

Christians pray in quiet gatherings to mark the resurrection of Christ while holding on to hope for survival and peace.

Nigeria's army rescues 31 hostages after church attack

The army ​said the attack had occurred ‌during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has struggled with violence for years.

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Easter Mass as pontiff - The Globe and Mail

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in first Easter Mass as pontiff  The Globe and Mail

A Roman governor ordered Jesus’ crucifixion – so why did many Christians blame Jews for centuries?

Lebanon’s Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south - The Straits Times

Lebanon’s Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south  The Straits Times

Attack on Nigeria church leaves five dead, army rescues 31 civilians taken hostage

The army said the attack had taken place during an Easter church service in Ariko village in the Kachia local government Area. Troops were in pursuit of the attackers, it added.

Soldiers rescue 31 worshippers abducted from Kaduna church — Official

PREMIUM TIMES reported earlier that terrorists attacked two churches, killing at least seven people and kidnapping many others. The post Soldiers rescue 31 worshippers abducted from Kaduna church — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Zelensky congratulates Western Christian faithful on Easter

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, extended Easter greetings to everyone celebrating the holiday today and wished that all prayers for protection from evil be heard.

Easter, Peter Obi, and Nigeria: A nation at Golgotha - The Guardian Nigeria News

Easter, Peter Obi, and Nigeria: A nation at Golgotha  The Guardian Nigeria News

Nigeria trapped in endless turbulence, says Kukah

Bishop Kukah’s Easter message warns Nigeria is trapped in endless turbulence, facing insecurity, failed leadership, and a humanitarian crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-trapped-in-endless-turbulence-says-kukah/

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Easter tragedy: Herders, terrorists kill 16 in Benue, Kaduna

By Peter Duru & Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo At least 16 people were killed in separate violent incidents in Benue and Kaduna states during Easter celebrations, leaving communities in mourning and prompting urgent calls for stronger security measures. In Benue State, nine residents of Agena community in Mbalom, Gwer East Local Government Area, were killed when suspected armed […] The post Easter tragedy: Herders, terrorists kill 16 in Benue, Kaduna appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass

Thousands of worshippers flocked to St Peter's Square on Sunday to hear Pope Leo XIV deliver his first Easter Mass address as pontiff.

By Clara Seshie

Easter Sunday: Christians urged to find courage, healing| The New Times - The New Times

Easter Sunday: Christians urged to find courage, healing| The New Times  The New Times