Rappler's latest stories on Easter Sunday
Sri Lanka falls silent for Easter attack victims
The coronavirus pandemic forces the Roman Catholic leadership to call off elaborate services to honor the 279 people killed in the Easter Sunday attacks
[FULL TEXT] Pope Francis' Easter message in the time of COVID-19
Indifference, self-centeredness, division, and forgetfulness are not words we want to hear at this time. We want to ban these words forever!
IN PHOTOS: Churchgoers 'present' despite empty pews on Easter 2020
From drive-by processions to photos of parishioners taped on church pews, here is how Filipinos celebrated Easter in the time of COVID-19
Duterte to Filipinos on Easter Sunday: 'Find strength in the narrative of the Resurrection’
President Rodrigo Duterte talks of the hope brought by the Risen Christ as the Philippines continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic
[REFLECTIONS] Stories and dreams: Easter in the time of COVID-19
We can rebuild from the ruins. We can rebuild with one another.
[REFLECTIONS] Dare we not speak of Easter
We can surely speak of Easter even in the midst of this crisis, but dare we not speak of Easter if this pandemic does not change us
Sri Lanka court rejects Easter bomb murder charge against officials
Police Inspector General Pujith Jayasundara and former defense secretary Hemasiri Fernando are represented in court after being arrested last week on charges their negligence led to the attacks
Sri Lanka extends emergency in surprise move
There is no immediate word from the government on why President Maithripala Sirisena changed his mind on relaxing the tough laws imposed after the Easter Sunday attacks
Sri Lanka to charge police for 'lapses' over Easter attacks
Nine police officers will face 'criminal investigations' for failing to act on warnings ahead of the April 21 bombings on 3 churches and 3 hotels carried out by Islamic State-backed jihadists
Sri Lanka to relax emergency in a month – president
'The emergency was declared to deal with the immediate security situation. However, it will not be necessary to extend this any further,' says Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena
Sri Lanka extends emergency a month after suicide bombings
Sri Lanka's president issues a proclamation saying that the emergency will continue for another 30 days, citing 'public security'
Sri Lankan man who confronted bomber at church door remembered
Ramesh Raju is one of 29 people that media reports say died in the blast at Zion, one of 3 churches and 3 hotels targeted by Jihadist bombers
In shadow of burned Notre-Dame, Paris Catholics pray for Easter renewal
The Easter Sunday Mass at Saint-Eustache church in Paris, celebrated in the wake of the Notre-Dame fire, is pervaded by the spirit and hope of a fresh start
Sri Lanka blasts: What we know so far
The series of blasts on Easter Sunday is one of the deadliest attacks in the island nation's history
Sri Lanka bomber queued at hotel buffet then unleashed devastation
The Taprobane restaurant at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel was having one of its busiest days of the year for the Easter holiday weekend when the bombing took place
Philippines denounces Easter Sunday blasts in Sri Lanka
(UPDATED) 'Our nation, together with the rest of the world, is outraged by these latest senseless acts of terror and violence,' says the spokesman of President Rodrigo Duterte
Pope Francis urges Libya peace, return of refugees to Syria
'I urge the parties involved to choose dialogue over force and to avoid reopening wounds left by a decade of conflicts and political instability,' Pope Francis says during his traditional Easter Sunday address
World leaders condemn deadly Sri Lanka blasts
(UPDATED) A series of blasts ripped through several high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services on Sunday, April 21
WATCH: Pope Francis leads Mass for Easter Sunday 2019
After the Easter Sunday liturgy, Pope Francis is set to deliver his traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and To the World) speech. Watch it live on Rappler.
Easter blasts at Sri Lanka churches, hotels kill at least 207
(7th UPDATE) Documents show that Sri Lanka's police chief issued an intelligence alert to top officers 10 days ago, warning that suicide bombers planned to hit 'prominent churches'
On Easter 2019, Duterte hopes for integrity in May polls
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his Easter message, says he hopes evil 'will be swept away by our strong faith in the Almighty'
IN PHOTOS: How Philippines celebrated Easter 2019
Filipinos celebrate the feast of Christ's resurrection through the Easter Vigil and the traditional Salubong procession
Defend freedom, Robredo tells Filipinos on Easter 2019
'Sa huli, sa kabila ng kadiliman at kahirapan, ang kabutihan at pagmamahalan pa rin ang mananaig,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on Easter Sunday
WATCH: Cardinal Tagle's Masses for Holy Week 2019
Bookmark this page to watch Cardinal Tagle's Holy Week services on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday (Easter Vigil)
The week in photos: March 31-April 6, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Pope Francis urges end to 'carnage' in Syria in Easter message
(UPDATED) The pontiff also prays for peace and harmony in the Korean Peninsula
WATCH: Pope Francis leads Easter Sunday Mass
Pope Francis is set to deliver his traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and To the World) after the Easter Sunday Mass
Robredo on Easter: Unite amid threats to democracy
Jesus' victory over death shows that truth and goodness will always prevail, says Vice President Leni Robredo on Easter Sunday 2018
Duterte critics on Easter: Darkness won't last forever
'Tiyak pong magwawagi tayo sa kasamaan at magwawakas ang umiiral na kadiliman sa ating bayan,' says detained Senator Leila de Lima on Easter 2018
IN PHOTOS: Filipinos mark Easter 2018 with 'Salubong'
Filipinos traditionally observe the Salubong through a dawn procession that ends in front of the church, with the statues of Jesus and Mary 'meeting' on Easter
Duterte's Easter Sunday message: Be humble, forgive
'May we nurture humility and forgiveness in our hearts as these will free us from the shackles of hatred and greed,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
WATCH: Cardinal Tagle's Masses for Holy Week 2018
Bookmark this page to watch Cardinal Tagle's Holy Week services on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Black Saturday (Easter Vigil)
Going on an Easter Egg hunt? Check out these places
The Easter Bunny has hidden a whole lot of eggs around Manila this year!
Pope urges end to Syria 'horror' in Easter address
The pontiff also speaks out against the hostilities and famine in South Sudan Sudan Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Pakistan thwarts 'major' Easter Sunday attack plot – army
A major terrorist attack planned for Easter in Lahore tomorrow was successfully foiled by intelligence agencies a military statement says
WATCH: Cardinal Tagle leads Easter Vigil in Manila
Watch the Manila Easter Vigil on Rappler
WATCH: Pope Francis leads Easter Vigil in the Vatican
Watch the Vatican Easter Vigil on Rappler
Holy Week 2017: Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday schedule of services
3rd UPDATE Check out this page for the schedule of services and Masses in select churches for Black Saturday and Easter Sunday
How do other countries observe Holy Week?
Some countries also observe Holy Week with religious processions while others have their own colorful rites and rituals
Taliban claims Pakistan bombing, 'Christians target'
The hardline Jamaat ul Ahrar faction of the Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan says they will carry out more such attacks vowing to target schools and colleges alongside government and military interests
Jokowi condemns suicide blast in Pakistan
In a tweet the Indonesia president said acts of terror are never justified
TIMELINE: Deadliest insurgent attacks in Pakistan
Here is a list of major attacks by militant groups including the Pakistani Taliban since 2007
Jokowi: Indonesia kutuk serangan bom di Lahore, Pakistan
Serangan bom bunuh menewaskan setidaknya 65 orang dalam perayaan Paskah di Lahore Pakistan pada Minggu 27 Maret
Facebook sorry for pushing Pakistan Safety Check worldwide
While Safety Check is a feature that is meant to ask people in Pakistan to check in and let others know they are okay it seems the location based feature misfired
Easter suicide attack kills 72 in Pakistan
UPDATED Officials say the bomber detonated the explosives packed with ball bearings near a children s playing area in the popular Gulshan i Iqbal park in Lahore where Christians were celebrating Easter Sunday
Pope slams 'rejection' of migrants, refugees in Easter message
UPDATED Pope Francis also speaks of areas affected by climate change
Amid terror threats abroad, PH to stay on high alert
The government says it is concerned about the safety of its citizens especially during their travel back to their respective homes after the Holy Week break
Cardinal Tagle on Easter: Sing 'alleluia' amid gunfire
Cardinal Tagle cites the terrorist attacks in Belgium as a ‘tomb’ that should be conquered by Easter
Aquino's Easter message: 'Seek light' amid uncertainty
Aquino: Today let us make a stand: Fearless and full of hope we charge towards a brighter more empowered tomorrow
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