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Muslims attend Sunday Mass after terror killing of French priest
Many Muslims attended church in France this Sunday to show compassion for slain priest, Father Jacques Hamel, and solidarity with their Catholic compatriots.Many Muslims attended church in France this Sunday to show compassion for slain priest, Father Jacques Hamel, and solidarity with their Catholic compatriots.
Russia: President Putin attends Easter Mass in Moscow cathedral
An Easter service was held in Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral. Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill led the service which was attended by severalAn Easter service was held in Moscow’s Christ the Savior Cathedral. Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill led the service which was attended by several
From Jerusalem to Damascus to Moscow, Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
Millions of Orthodox Christians across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and beyond have been celebrating Easter this weekend, the most important dateMillions of Orthodox Christians across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and beyond have been celebrating Easter this weekend, the most important date
Orthodox Easter: Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem
Clerics and followers take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City.Clerics and followers take part in the Christian Orthodox Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City.
Easter rocket ban on Greek island leads to protest
Some residents on the Greek island of Chios are up in arms over the banning of rocket firing on the eve of Orthodox Easter. Villagers from two rivalSome residents on the Greek island of Chios are up in arms over the banning of rocket firing on the eve of Orthodox Easter. Villagers from two rival
Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter
Orthodox Christians across Eastern Europe and the Middle East have been celebrating Easter, the most important date in their religious calendarOrthodox Christians across Eastern Europe and the Middle East have been celebrating Easter, the most important date in their religious calendar
Pope suggests contraception could be allowed for women facing Zika virus
Pope Francis looks to have suggested that the Roman Catholic Church could soften its ban on contraception for women facing the Zika crisis. On thePope Francis looks to have suggested that the Roman Catholic Church could soften its ban on contraception for women facing the Zika crisis. On the
Catholic and Russian Orthodox leaders end 1000-year standoff
It is a meeting that may signal the beginning of the end of nearly 1000 years of bitter and often bloody rivalry between two branches of theIt is a meeting that may signal the beginning of the end of nearly 1000 years of bitter and often bloody rivalry between two branches of the
Stage is set ahead of historic pope-patriarch meeting
The stage is set, now all that remains is for the lead actors to arrive. A historic reunion of East and West is scheduled for Friday (February 12)The stage is set, now all that remains is for the lead actors to arrive. A historic reunion of East and West is scheduled for Friday (February 12)
Ethiopia celebrates baptism of Jesus
Thousands take part in Epiphany festival or Timket in Ethiopia to celebrate the baptism of Jesus according to the ancient Orthodox calendar.Thousands take part in Epiphany festival or Timket in Ethiopia to celebrate the baptism of Jesus according to the ancient Orthodox calendar.
Jihadists destroy ancient monastery in Iraq
For 1,400 years Saint Elijah’s Monastery in Mosul Iraq had survived assaults by nature and man, but now newly obtained satellite images haveFor 1,400 years Saint Elijah’s Monastery in Mosul Iraq had survived assaults by nature and man, but now newly obtained satellite images have
Syria: hundreds missing after strategic town falls to militants
Militants from the self-titled group Islamic State have taken control of a strategic town in central Syria. Al-Qaryatain lies south-east of Homs. ItMilitants from the self-titled group Islamic State have taken control of a strategic town in central Syria. Al-Qaryatain lies south-east of Homs. It
Turin shroud on public display
The controversial Shroud of Turin is back on display for the first time in five years. The ancient piece of linen now on public view at TurinThe controversial Shroud of Turin is back on display for the first time in five years. The ancient piece of linen now on public view at Turin
Christians in Aleppo call for an end to the Syria conflict
As the systematic bombing of Syria’s largest city continues to wreak destruction and claim lives, a leading Christian clergyman in Aleppo has calledAs the systematic bombing of Syria’s largest city continues to wreak destruction and claim lives, a leading Christian clergyman in Aleppo has called
Thousands gather at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for the start of Orthodox Easter
Thousands of Orthodox Christians gathered at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for the annual event known as, “the miracle of the Holy Fire”. on theThousands of Orthodox Christians gathered at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for the annual event known as, “the miracle of the Holy Fire”. on the
Orthodox Christians mark Good Friday across Middle East
Orthodox Christians have marked Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City by retracing what they believe was the route Jesus Christ took to hisOrthodox Christians have marked Good Friday in Jerusalem’s Old City by retracing what they believe was the route Jesus Christ took to his
Christians in Iraq and Syria celebrate Easter and pray for better days
Easter has been celebrated by Christians in the Kurdish city of Irbil in Iraq. Many of those who came to the St Joseph Cathedral were internalEaster has been celebrated by Christians in the Kurdish city of Irbil in Iraq. Many of those who came to the St Joseph Cathedral were internal
Pope delivers sombre Easter message, highlighting the persecution of Christians
Celebrating the third Easter of his pontificate, Pope Francis has prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world and an end to the persecutionCelebrating the third Easter of his pontificate, Pope Francis has prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world and an end to the persecution
Easter message from Pope urges peace and an end to the persecution of Christians
Celebrating the third Easter of his pontificate, Pope Francis has prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world and an end to the persecutionCelebrating the third Easter of his pontificate, Pope Francis has prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world and an end to the persecution
Easter celebrations begin for Christians the world over
Long-standing traditions are observed as Christians the world over commemorate Easter.Long-standing traditions are observed as Christians the world over commemorate Easter.
Good Friday and the Passover coincide for a day of religious celebrations
Friday, April 3 marks a day of religious commemorations the world over: Catholics, Evangelists and Protestants celebrate Good Friday, while Jews begin the Passover holiday.Friday, April 3 marks a day of religious commemorations the world over: Catholics, Evangelists and Protestants celebrate Good Friday, while Jews begin the Passover holiday.
Pakistani Christians mourn bomb victims
Christians across Pakistan observed a day of mourning on Monday (March 16) a day after blasts at two churches in Lahore killed at least 15 people and injured scores of others.Christians across Pakistan observed a day of mourning on Monday (March 16) a day after blasts at two churches in Lahore killed at least 15 people and injured scores of others.
Pakistan: Christians protest after deadly blasts outside churches
Two suicide bombers have reportedly blown themselves up in Lahore, killing more than a dozen people and injuring many more. The attacks happenedTwo suicide bombers have reportedly blown themselves up in Lahore, killing more than a dozen people and injuring many more. The attacks happened
Prayers in Syria as fears grow for 200 Christians held captive by ISIL
As fears grow for an estimated 200 Assyrian Christians still in the hands of ISIL after mass abductions in northeast Syria last week, worshippersAs fears grow for an estimated 200 Assyrian Christians still in the hands of ISIL after mass abductions in northeast Syria last week, worshippers
Revised reports suggest ISIL has abducted over 200 Assyrian Christians in Syria
In Syria, fresh reports revise the number of Assyrian Christians believed to have been abducted by ISIL from 90 to over 200.In Syria, fresh reports revise the number of Assyrian Christians believed to have been abducted by ISIL from 90 to over 200.
Egypt warns of retribution against ISIL after apparent killing of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya
Egypt’s president has warned his country will respond to the brutal killing by ISIL militants of 21 Egyptian Christians. A propaganda videoEgypt’s president has warned his country will respond to the brutal killing by ISIL militants of 21 Egyptian Christians. A propaganda video
Bonus: Interview with Jeffrey Bates, Chief of Communications for UNICEF Iraq
UNICEF, the United Nation’s agency for children, says it has been a devastating year” for millions of children caught up in worldwideUNICEF, the United Nation’s agency for children, says it has been a devastating year” for millions of children caught up in worldwide
The days drag for Syrian children in Erbil refugee camp
Many Syrian and Iraqi children have lived their whole lives in crisis, surrounded by war. Without schools to go to, how can these youngsters can go oMany Syrian and Iraqi children have lived their whole lives in crisis, surrounded by war. Without schools to go to, how can these youngsters can go o
Pope sends message of support to Christians and other minority groups in Iraq and Syria
European church leaders including the Pope have sent a message of support to Christians refugees in the Iraqi city of Erbil. The Archbishop ofEuropean church leaders including the Pope have sent a message of support to Christians refugees in the Iraqi city of Erbil. The Archbishop of
Pope delivers message in support of Christian and Yazidi refugees
Pope Francis has delivered a video message in support of tens of thousands of minority Yazidi and Christian refugees who fled ISIL militants inPope Francis has delivered a video message in support of tens of thousands of minority Yazidi and Christian refugees who fled ISIL militants in