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Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
Read full article: Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican saysThe Vatican says Pope Francis has skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, adding to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy liturgical period.
Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance
Read full article: Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendanceAs Black Protestants prepare for Easter this year, they hope to welcome more people to church than since the COVID-19 pandemic began four years ago.
Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off
Read full article: Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks offComedian and actor Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globes, picked by producers for his “infectious energy and relatable humor.”.
In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic 'scandalous'
Read full article: In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic 'scandalous'Pope Francis has used his traditional Easter address to denounce as “scandalous” that warfare continues to rage and military arsenals are fattened around the world as the coronavirus pandemic causes social and economic suffering.
The Latest: Lockdown extended for metro Manila, surroundings
Read full article: The Latest: Lockdown extended for metro Manila, surroundingsThe Philippine government extended a lockdown by another week Monday after an alarming spike in coronavirus infections continued to surge and started to overwhelm many hospitals in the capital and outlying regions.
Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidays
Read full article: Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidaysThousands of people around France are spending the Easter holiday lining up for COVID-19 shots as the government tries to speed up vaccinations amid a new surge of infections.
Limited seating and pajama bottoms: How Texas churches are preparing for a socially distant Easter
Read full article: Limited seating and pajama bottoms: How Texas churches are preparing for a socially distant EasterHe’s considering wearing his blue plaid suit — but with pajama bottoms that will be out of view of cameras capturing him leading online service. “We can’t meet as a church, but we can still be the church,” Thompson said. A normal Easter Sunday would include in-person church services, dressing in pastel colors and a family brunch. “We’ll participate in a church service online, and we’ll probably put on the clothes anyway, take some pictures and enjoy being with our family,” he said. Normal Easter Sunday plans — going to the park for an Easter egg hunt with his grandkids and in-person church services — will be put on hold.