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A Ukrainian MSLR BM-21 "Grad" fires toward Russian positions in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, April 8.

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  • World

Latest on Ukraine: Pentagon leaks, France's overtures in China and Finland in NATO

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

April 10, 2023
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  • NPR Staff
Hooded Filipino penitents carry pointed bamboo sticks as part of Maundy Thursday rituals to atone for sins or fulfill vows for an answered prayer on April 6, 2023 at Mandaluyong city, Philippines.

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  • Asia

Live Easter reenactments resume in the Philippines despite Catholic Church objections

The real-life reenactments in the farming village of San Pedro Cutud in Pampanga province north of Manila resumed after a three-year pause because of the coronavirus pandemic.

April 07, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
A Ukrainian priest blesses believers as they collect traditional cakes and painted eggs prepared for an Easter celebration in the in Lviv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 23, 2022.

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  • World

Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter with prayers for those trapped

The sun came out as Ukrainians marked Orthodox Easter in the capital, Kyiv, on Sunday with prayers for those fighting on the front lines and others trapped beyond them.

April 24, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
A little girl looks on during an evening prayer on the eve of the holy fasting month of Ramadan at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Three faith traditions come together for a weekend of remembrance

Ramadan, Passover, Easter - NPR's Scott Simon remarks on an unusual weekend when three of the world's major religions are celebrating their faiths.

April 16, 2022
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  • Scott Simon
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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Reflecting on faith as Georgians observe Ramadan, Good Friday and Passover

Friday on Political Rewind: What is the role of our churches, mosques and synagogue during these difficult, divisive days? On today's show, we brought together some of Georgia most prominent religious leaders. It is a relevant day for the discussion; tonight Jewish communities observe the first night of Passover, for Christians it is Good Friday and Muslim continue observing the holy month of fasting during Ramadan.

April 15, 2022
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Workshop participants learn to create <em>pysanky</em>, or Ukrainian-style decorated eggs, at a workshop in Troy, N.Y. on Mar. 21.

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  • Arts & Life

These intricately decorated eggs are raising money and good wishes for Ukraine

The Ukrainian springtime tradition of intricately decorating eggs has taken on new urgency during the war with Russia. Now, people are using this art to fundraise and bring awareness for Ukraine.

April 12, 2022
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  • Anastasia Tsioulcas
Pope Francis speaks prior to delivering his Urbi et Orbi blessing after celebrating Easter Mass on Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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  • Religion

In Easter Message, Pope Francis Urges Broad Access To Vaccines And An End To Conflicts

During Sunday's ceremony, the pope had harsh words for armed forces, support for struggling countries, and urged the use of vaccinations to curb the pandemic.

April 04, 2021
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  • Jeannette Muhammad
A Roman Catholic priest in the Detroit area using a squirt gun to shoot holy water.

Priest Draws Squirt Gun In Fight Against Coronavirus

A Roman Catholic priest in the Detroit area has taken aim at his parishioners in a bid to maintain social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic,...

July 01, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Pope Francis spreads incense at the start of Easter Sunday Mass, inside an empty St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Pope Urges Solidarity On An Easter Of Both Joy, Virus Sorrow

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called for solidarity the world over to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coronavirus pandemic, as...

April 12, 2020
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  • Associated Press

Kemp Urges Georgians To Stay Home For Easter

Gov. Brian Kemp is asking Georgians to use online or call-in religious services this weekend, as deaths and hospitalizations from the coronavirus...

April 10, 2020
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  • Stephen Fowler
The Harpers, left, and the Lewises, right, sing Palm Sunday hymns together on the Lewis's Macon porch.

3 Faiths, 3 Holidays, 1 Virus

Spring is an important time of year for three of the world’s major religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. And this spring, the contours of Passover...

April 10, 2020
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  • Grant Blankenship ,
  • Jade Abdul-Malik ,
  • and 2 more

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