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Major Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus

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Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.

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Britons among those killed in Sri Lanka attacks: UK Foreign Office

British nationals were among the more than 200 people killed in the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth Office said.
Reuters - Published 16 minutes ago

U.S.' Pompeo: Americans were among those killed in Sri Lanka attacks

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that "several U.S. citizens were among those killed" in a series of bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter morning that killed more than 200 people and..
Reuters - Published 28 minutes ago

▶ Videos for Easter

Pope condemns Sri Lanka Easter attacks

Pope Francis condemned the deadly bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, calling it "cruel violence." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:21Published 2 hours ago

Happy Birthday sung to Queen after Easter Sunday service

The Queen has been treated to an impromptu rendition of the song Happy Birthday, following an Easter Mattins service at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. This year, the monarch's 93rd birthday..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published 2 hours ago

Pope Reacts To Sri Lanka Attacks

(Reuters) - Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and four hotels killed 138 people and wounded more than 400, hospital and police officials said, following a lull in major attacks since..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:42Published 3 hours ago

Royal family greet Queen Elizabeth on 93rd birthday at Easter service

Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the world's oldest and longest reigning living monarch, celebrated her 93rd birthday on Sunday by attending the traditional Easter service at Windsor Castle. Rough cut (no..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:29Published 3 hours ago

156 Killed In Easter Day Sri Lankan Church Bombings

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and three luxury hotels killed 138 people and wounded more than 400, hospital and police officials said, following a lull in..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:53Published 3 hours ago

Church Bombings In Sri Lanka Kill 156

At least 138 people have reportedly been killed and more than 400 have been injured, according to Reuters news agency, after a series of bomb blasts hit a number of churches and hotels across Sri Lanka..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:39Published 3 hours ago

Death toll rises after Easter blasts in Sri Lanka

Easter Day bomb blasts at a series of Sri Lankan churches and hotels killed at least 207 people and wounded hundreds, hospital and police officials said, following a lull in major attacks since the end..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published 4 hours ago

Sri Lanka Easter bombings: At least 156 killed, 402 injured

Two new blasts hit capital Colombo, hours after near-simultaneous explosions kill 156 people and wound over 400.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 06:22Published 5 hours ago

Easter pampering: Chocolate facial

Relax into your bank holiday with an Easter-inspired pampering chocolate facial.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:24Published 5 hours ago

Sri Lanka imposes curfew following Easter Sunday bombings

Asela Waid Ya Yalan Kara joins us on Skype from Dehiwela. He was about one kilometre away from one of the blasts.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:19Published 5 hours ago

Nicaragua remembers: Anniversary of mass protests

Easter processions see people remember those who died during protests against President Daniel Ortega.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:22Published 6 hours ago

Easter Day bombs kill about 100 in attacks on Sri Lankan churches, hotels

Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and three luxury hotels killed about 100 people and wounded more than 400, a hospital director and police officials said, following a lull in major..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:41Published 9 hours ago

Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Multiple explosions hit churches, hotels

Hundreds of people injured in bomb attacks in Sri Lanka, with targets including Easter Sunday church services.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 14:43Published 10 hours ago

Explosions hit two Sri Lankan churches, two hotels

Two Sri Lankan churches and two hotels were hit by explosions on Easter Sunday, wounding several people, police sources said. No reporter narration.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:55Published 11 hours ago

Pope Leads Catholics Into Easter At Vigil Mass In St. Peter's Bascilica

Pope Francis led the world’s Roman Catholics into Easter at a vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday night. According to Reuters, the Holy Father urged the faithful to live not for..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:53Published 18 hours ago

Cygnus Capsule Delivers Easter Feast To International Space Station

According to a report by Geek.com, on Friday, the Cygnus capsule arrived at the International Space Station with an entire Easter feast and other supplies, including tiny flying robots and mice for a..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:43Published 21 hours ago

How Do People Celebrate Easter Around The World

Business Insider recently wrote, "The Easter holidays aren't always spent in church, painting eggs and eating chocolate. Many countries have their own Easter myths and legends which have now become as..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published 1 day ago

'France is crying', Paris archbishop says during Way of the Cross

Catholic worshippers led by the archbishop of Paris Monsignor Michel Aupetit and the archpriest of Notre-Dame Cathedral Patrick Chauvet, walked the procession of the Way of the Cross near Notre-Dame..

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:13Published 2 days ago

Pope Francis Prays For Exploited Migrants, Children In Good Friday Service

Reuters reports Pope Francis led services on Good Friday which he dedicated to migrants and the victims of human trafficking. Marking his seventh Easter as the Roman Catholic leader, Pope Francis led a..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:58Published 2 days ago

German poultry farm celebrates Easter by coloring millions of eggs

A poultry farm in southern Germany is busy preparing for Easter by coloring 16,000 chicken eggs - an hour. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published 2 days ago

Theresa May marshals Easter race in Maidenhead

Wearing a fluorescent bib, Prime Minister Theresa May marshals the annual Maidenhead Easter 10 race.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:30Published 2 days ago

Police warn of "robust response" to climate protesters who target Heathrow Airport

Scotland Yard has warned environmental protesters will face a "robust response" if they target Heathrow Airport, ruining families' Easter holiday breaks. The force said it has "strong plans" in place..

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:31Published 3 days ago

Fun and Surprising Facts About Easter

Easter is one of Christianity's holiest days. Here are some fun and surprising facts about the Easter holiday season.

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 01:01Published 3 days ago

Your Grandparents Did Easter Right - Celebrate It Like They Did

Easter was about having a good time with your family when your grandparents were in charge.

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:57Published 5 days ago

At Easter mass, Parisians pray for Notre-Dame's swift restoration

With no cathedral to go to, hundreds of Parisians gathered for Easter Sunday mass at the smaller Saint-Eustache catholic church on the city's right bank, and prayed for the swift restoration of..
Reuters - Published 1 hour ago

Sri Lanka attacks: 'I thought we had left all this violence behind us'

People caught up in the deadly Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka tell the BBC what they experienced.
BBC News - Published 3 hours ago

Two arrested after horse collapses in Cardiff as Easter heatwave grips city

'She was sweating and panting fast, and I had to hold my hand under her head to stop it hitting on the pavement'
Independent - Published 4 hours ago

Queen celebrates 93rd birthday at Easter service

Easter marred by Sri Lanka bombs, pope says in condemning blasts

Pope Francis, in his Easter Sunday address, condemned as "such cruel violence" the bombings in Sri Lanka that killed more than 100 people and were timed to coincide with the most important day in the..
Reuters - Published 6 hours ago

Pope condemns Sri Lanka Easter attacks as 'such cruel violence'

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned attacks that killed at least 138 people in three churches and four hotels in Sri Lanka as "such cruel violence" and said he was close to the Christian community, hit..
Reuters - Published 6 hours ago

Factbox: Reaction to Sri Lanka attacks

Easter Day bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and four hotels killed 138 people and wounded more than 400, hospital and police officials said, following a lull in major attacks since the end of..
Reuters - Published 6 hours ago