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Pope Leo XIV greets people at the end of the Easter vigil as part of the Holy Week celebrations, at St Peter's basilica in the Vatican on April 4, 2026. (AFP)

'Choose peace': Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to choose peace in his first Easter blessing amid Middle East war, as conflict disrupted Holy Land services and cast a shadow on global Easter observances.

April 5, 2026

In this handout picture released by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem media office, Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, enters the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the old city of Jerusalem on April 5, 2025 to lead Easter Sunday Mass. (AFP

Easter in Jerusalem disrupted by war and restrictions at Holy Sepulchre

Easter in Jerusalem's Old City was subdued as security restrictions limited worshippers at the Holy Sepulchre. Shops closed, processions canceled, and faithful watched services on television..

April 5, 2026

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Pakistan president, PM extend Easter greetings, reaffirm commitment to minority rights

The president highlights core values of Easter, describing it as a day symbolizing compassion, hope, renewal, rebirth, rejuvenation, redemption, and the triumph of life over death and good over evil.

April 5, 2026

Golden buns bind Karachi in timeless Easter ritual tradition.

Golden buns bind Karachi in timeless Easter ritual tradition

In Karachi, Misquita Bakery draws Easter crowds with its once-a-year hot cross buns, a 60-year tradition blending faith, family, and flavour, as generations gather to share and celebrate the seasonal ritual.

April 4, 2026

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Pakistan PM extends Good Friday greetings, urges compassion and tolerance

Says, ​'May this sacred day, marked by sacrifice and reflection, strengthen our shared commitment to compassion, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence'.

April 3, 2026