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."
Lunar eclipse over Jerusalem may mark date of Jesus's crucifixion, NASA reports
On a united Easter, the lives and struggles of Christians in the Middle East
Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during Easter appearance
Holy Week ceremonies in Jerusalem to proceed in limited format
Eastern Orthodox churches will still receive Holy Fire from Jerusalem.
Sri Lanka bans groups suspected to be behind attacks; raids safe house
Israel recommends citizens leave island, refrain from visiting.
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Copts conduct Easter baptism ceremony at Qasr al-Yahud
Qasr al-Yahud is under the authority of the Civil Administration.
Woman holding baby and a gun tackled after threatening church on Easter
Conkey allegedly pointed the gun at the baby at one point.
Unconfirmed reports blame Zahran Hashim for Sri Lanka attack. Who is he?
An Islamist extremist imam, he was a prolific lecturer for National Tawheed Jamaath.
Sri Lanka attacks death toll rises to 290, about 500 wounded
Three Sri Lankan churches and three hotels were hit by explosions on Easter Sunday, wounding hundreds of people, police sources said.
Easter, Good Friday celebrated in Jerusalem - watch
The ceremonial lighting of the "holy fire" took place at the historic church.