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Easter in Art Explores the Resurrection Story

Explore the Easter story through Western art – from the time of the early Christians to the present day.

By Christina Zeiders

What You Didn’t Know About What You Already Know About Easter

Through centuries and across cultures, the holiday’s iconic customs have been built upon with the help of storytelling. And the cotton-tailed creature that leaves us chocolate and eggs has a longer tale.

By NPR

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Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk

On what is supposed to be Christianity’s most joyful day, Pope Francis made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in the “senseless” war in Ukraine and in other armed conflicts raging in the world….

By The Associated Press

Holy days arrive for the faithful as COVID-19 pandemic could be entering fourth wave of cases

It’s a season of major holy days for several faiths as well, occurring in a brighter mood than a year ago.

By The Associated Press

‘It lifts our spirits:’ Philly area celebrates Easter with bagpipes, wearing PJs in parking lots

St. Martin-in-the-Fields opted to offer Easter worship services online, but it also wanted to do something to help the neighborhood celebrate the day in person.
By Peter Crimmins/WHYY




Hindered by a pandemic, religious leaders prepare for holidays

"Whereas we may not be utilizing technology on a normal Passover, we are going to be using it this time so that we can connect."
By NPR
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