Ukraine Ukrainians celebrate Easter in zone formerly occupied by Russian forces Allthough public gatherings were not recommended for the orthodox easter, many in Ukraine felt it was all the more important to attend church service this Sunday, the 60th day of the war. 24/04/2022
no comment Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Easter Ukrainians mark a sombre Orthodox Easter two months into Russia's invasion. 24/04/2022
no comment Ukrainian grandma bakes Easter cake amid rubble A Ukrainian grandma baked an Orthodox Easter cake on Saturday amid the rubble of her home in a village near Chernihiv. 24/04/2022
Ukraine Ukrainians celebrate uneasy Easter as fear looms of Russian attacks As the Eastern Orthodox faithful celebrate Easter on Sunday, the holiday is a sombre occasion in the country at war. 24/04/2022
no comment Orthodox Christians mark Good Friday with Jerusalem procession Orthodox Christians poured onto the cobbled streets of Jerusalem's Old City to observe Good Friday, the day when Christians believe Jesus was crucified. 22/04/2022
no comment War in Ukraine sparks return of traditional Judas burning in Mexico A military tank made of cardboard is burned in Mexico City to blame the conflict in Ukraine on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his ally, US President Joe Biden, at an Easter celebration. 18/04/2022
Italy Pope cites nuclear risk as he makes Easter plea for peace in Ukraine “Shall we put an end to the human race, or shall mankind renounce war?" the pope quoted, as he made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in Ukraine. 17/04/2022
Living Watch how ethical chocolate eggs are made in this traditional workshop Walk around in the workshop of UK-based Chocolarder to get a first-hand experience of what their strict ethical approach is all about. 17/04/2022
no comment No Comment videos of the week No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary. 16/04/2022
no comment Christians celebrate Good Friday Catholics celebrate Good Friday with masses and processions. 15/04/2022
See Filipino Catholic devotees whip themselves in brutal Easter ritual While most Catholics in the Philippines spend Good Friday at church or with family, others go to more extreme lengths to atone for their sins 15/04/2022
Nature Watch animals at London Zoo eggsplore their Easter treats The Zoological Society of London prepared some Easter treats for the animals in its zoo to find. 15/04/2022
Nature This animal sanctuary is saving baby lambs from the Easter table Lamb is a traditional Easter dish in Italy but one animal rights activist wants to change that. 14/04/2022
Travel News Easter travel warning issued for UK train and ferry-goers Looking forward to an Easter getaway? From the UK and back, it will be a chaotic trip 09/04/2022
Russia Orthodox Christians prepare for Easter Sunday Eastern Orthodox Christians are able to have bigger Easter celebrations this year as lockdowns in many countries are eased. 01/05/2021
Greece Greece keeps lid on Orthodox Easter events as it eyes tourism season Many restrictions in effect since early November will be scrapped, however, starting Monday, when restaurants and cafes will be allowed to serve customers outdoors. 30/04/2021
no comment Greek-Orthodox Patriarch performs 'washing of the feet' in Jerusalem The Greek-Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem omn Thursday performed the traditional "washing of the feet" ceremony outside the Holy Sepulchre. 29/04/2021
Greece Greek police set up checkpoints, turn back Easter travelers Easter holidays are often celebrated with relatives outside Athens and other cities, but the government said COVID-19 infection levels remain too high to allow free travel. 23/04/2021
Myanmar Myanmar anti-coup protesters launch 'Easter egg strike' Protesters in Myanmar took to the streets holding painted eggs featuring symbols of resistance to the military coup. 04/04/2021
Italy Pope urges COVID-19 vaccines for poorest nations in Easter message Describing vaccines as an ”essential tool" in the pandemic battle, Pope Francis called for a “spirit of global responsibility” to ensure the poorest nations can access the shots. 04/04/2021
People A guide to the strangest Easter traditions from around the world In mainstream culture, Easter is most closely associated with spring flowers and chocolate eggs. But some towns and cities around the world have their own take on celebrating the Holy Week. 04/04/2021
Climate What are the most eco-friendly chocolate eggs to buy this Easter? Not all chocolate eggs are equal when it comes to their environmental impact but there are some eco-egg options. 03/04/2021
Italy Easter celebrations muted by COVID pandemic for second year running From socially-distanced gatherings outside to virtual masses, Easter has been tempered for a second year amid lockdowns and pandemic restrictions. 03/04/2021
Israel Christians mark Good Friday amid lingering COVID-19 woes Worshippers in Israel were allowed to attend scaled-back Good Friday celebrations which were cancelled last year. 02/04/2021
Living Your chocolate Easter egg could be fuelling deforestation Is palm oil in all kinds of chocolate? And why is it so bad for the environment? 01/04/2021
Vatican Watch: Pope Francis delivers Palm Sunday Angelus Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the Holy Week before Easter. 28/03/2021
