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Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms – and controversies

Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived being hospitalised with double pneumonia.

The Conversation

How is a new pope elected? The process after a pope dies

Following the death of Pope Francis, the papal conclave will now elect a new pope ...

The National (Scotland)

Pope Francis latest: Outrage over mourners taking selfies with casket as thousands pay respects at the Vatican

Pope Francis’ funeral will be held on Saturday with world leaders in attendance

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Easter is celebrated with giant caterpillar-like hats and flames in this Mexican town

Every year, the winding mountain streets of Tetela del Volcán are filled with a crush of vivid yellows, purples, greens, oranges and blues

The Independent UK

Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank mark sorrowful Easter amid Israeli attacks

As the killings in Gaza continue, Israel prevents many Christians from reaching holy sites or homes in Jerusalem.

Al Jazeera

"Metal's messiah has officially returned - and his name is Tobias Forge": Stand aside Jesus - Ghost’s devilish Skeletour show is the perfect Easter resurrection

Ghost return to London after three years in Satanic style, with new songs, a new look and a ban on phones

Metal Hammer

Can a Jesus chatbot replace the real thing? The Easter story suggests not

Religion hasn’t always championed the body, but the physical world can be just as important as the spiritual one

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PHOTO ESSAY: An Easter reenactment in a Lebanese village

It’s become a Good Friday tradition in Quraye: residents and visitors converging on the southern Lebanese village to witness a portrayal by some Christians there of Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion.

The Independent UK

How Easter Eggs Spread Around the World

The tradition of decorating eggs in springtime is a lesson in symbols shared across cultures.

Reason

Who is Carlo Acutis, the computer prodigy who died at 15 and is to be first millennial saint?

Pope Francis has attributed two miracles to the London-born teenager, who built websites for church and died of leukaemia

The Guardian - UK

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Religious leaders are sharing a message of hope at Easter as they recognise the impact of chaos and uncertainty across the world.

AAP

What's behind the visually stunning 'Holy Fire' ceremony in Jerusalem?

On the Saturday before Easter, thousands of Christians gather in the dark and cavernous Church of the Holy Sepulcher for a centuries-old ceremony known as the “Holy Fire.”

The Independent UK

Weller on "RoboCop" to Renaissance man

Actor Peter Weller on the politics of "RoboCop," jazz and the importance of kindness and spirituality in hard times

Salon

Stephen Colbert on potential alien life: ‘Take us to your leader, we don’t have one anymore’

Late-night hosts spoke about this week’s major scientific discovery and expressed concern about latest Trump cuts

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The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Devout in the Philippines mark Holy Week with flagellations, processions and passion play

Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely Catholic country commemorate the passion and sufferings of Jesus.

International Business Times

Bloody Philippine Passion Play Sees Final Performance Of Veteran 'Jesus'

Scores of penitents whipped themselves bloody under a scorching Philippine sun while others were nailed to crosses in a polarising Good Friday tradition drawing the most extreme of Catholic devotees.

Salon

An atheist tries MAGA's big prayer app

Endorsed by Gwen Stefani and Russell Brand, Hallow's take on religion is the opiate of MAGA

AAP

Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks.

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Euronews

The perfect Easter playlist: Hidden stories behind Jesus songs

Once you're chocolated out this Easter, how about kicking back with some tunes featuring the word ‘Jesus’ in their titles? Especially because these lyrics often hide meanings that may surprise you...

Evening Standard

King jokes ‘it’s all mirrors’ with wellwisher after Maundy service

Charles and Camilla were at Durham Cathedral for the traditional service.

Evening Standard

The King's Easter message in full: world still needs 'faith, hope and love' he says

The King started releasing Easter messages when he was Prince of Wales

The Independent UK

Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions

Stitch by stitch, artisans have worked for months on the elaborate garments that will debut this week in Holy Week processions across Guatemala and beyond

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Rain or shine, emotions run high at Seville's Holy Week processions in Spain

With tears of emotion often flowing down their faces, tens of thousands of faithful have packed the rooftops, bridges and narrow streets of this historic city in southern Spain to watch much-venerated images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary carried in hourslong processions throughout Holy Week.

The Independent UK

An Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Washington preserves ancient traditions amid modern challenges

In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in white tunics gather at the DSK Mariam Church to chant and pray in an ancient liturgical language of one of the oldest branches of Christianity

Euronews

Hundreds of Catholics in Peru and Guatemala mark Palm Sunday

Peru's Catholics celebrated Palm Sunday with a procession that commemorates the Christian belief of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

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