Easter

Gaza's Christians 'heartbroken' for pope who phoned them nightly

Christians in Gaza said that they had "lost a man who fought every day in every direction to protect this small herd of his."

APRIL 21, 2025|ByREUTERS

Palestinian Christians attend an Easter Mass at the Greek Orthodox Saint Porphyrius Church, in Gaza City, April 20, 2025.

A "Blood Moon" is seen during a lunar eclipse over Jerusalem July 27, 2018.

Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports

Some believe that the new data from NASA, paired with Biblical text, could pinpoint the day Jesus was crucified.

APRIL 21, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

People carry crosses next to a flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers, during a protest against the burning of the Christmas tree in Hama, in Damascus, Syria December 24, 2024.

On a united Easter, the lives and struggles of Christians in the Middle East

This Easter, Orthodox and Western Christians find themselves united in a rare occurrence: celebrating the resurrection of Christ on the same day.

APRIL 20, 2025|ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE

Pope Francis speaks from a balcony on the day of the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) message, at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, in the Vatican, April 20, 2025.

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during Easter appearance

"I appeal to the warring parties: Call a ceasefire, release the hostages and come to the aid of a starving people that aspires to a future of peace," the Pope's Easter message said.

APRIL 20, 2025|ByREUTERS

Best Easter pageant ever? Half a century of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’

Opinion: “Superstar” is the most commercially successful adaptation of a biblical story in Broadway history

APRIL 12, 2022ByHENRY BIAL

5 creative dishes for an interfaith Passover-Easter meal

Here's how to host an interfaith Passover-Easter meal.

APRIL 11, 2022ByELIANA RUDEE

Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre 'resurrected' for Palm Sunday mass

Around 500 worshippers passed through the huge wooden doors of the church

APRIL 10, 2022ByREUTERS

Christian worshippers attend Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem

Lent 2022 in the Holy Land - here's what has been happening

The three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and charity.

APRIL 10, 2022ByLATIN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM

The parish of Rafidia, near Nablus, brought Holy Communion to isolated families in the area.

Holy Week celebrations in Jerusalem - the full schedule

APRIL 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Let us pray for peace this Easter, Passover and Ramadan

Opinion: "God loves peace"

APRIL 9, 2022ByREV. JOHNNIE MOORE

Religious leaders from different religions met at Moskva Square in Jerusalem on March 21 in order to call on Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the Primate of the Russia Orthodox Church, to use his position and power to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Christian Media Center CEO: Fewer pilgrims for Easter as terror spikes

Sobhy Makhoul said that the recent state of attacks is "worrisome.”

APRIL 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Christian worshippers attend Easter Sunday Mass in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher Church April 21, 2019

Three ways you form a special bond with the Holy Land, and bless Israel

Opinion: No. 1 - Plan that trip to Israel you've been putting off

APRIL 7, 2022ByITAI SCHIMMEL

An Indonesian Christian worshipper holds a cross as she walks the Via Dolarosa on Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City April 6, 2012. Christian worshippers retraced the route Jesus took along Via Dolorosa to his crucifixion in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

A history of Easter feasts

Opinion: Why the English breakfast might be medieval

APRIL 6, 2022ByGILES GASPER

'Easter Bunny, you're just not part of the Resurrection story'

Opinion: Easter vs. Resurrection Day vs. Passover

APRIL 5, 2022ByCHRISTINE DARG

Christian worshippers mark Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City