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RELIGION April 19, 2019

Devotees nailed to crosses on Good Friday in Philippines

Several Roman Catholic devotees have been nailed to wooden crosses in a gory Good Friday ritual in the Philippines, and others flogged themselves or took part in religious plays to reenact Jesus Christ's suffering.

RELIGION April 19, 2019

Extremist Merah's brother handed 30-year sentence

The brother of Islamic extremist Mohamed Merah has been convicted of complicity to murder for his involvement in a horrific 2012 attack in southern France that killed seven people.

Middle East April 19, 2019

Christian pilgrims march through Jerusalem for Good Friday

Thousands of Christian pilgrims and clergy members are marching through the ancient alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, retracing Jesus' path to crucifixion in observation of Good Friday.

OPINION April 19, 2019

Yael Eckstein: When Passover and Good Friday fall on the same day

As we Jews prepare to celebrate God’s deliverance through the Passover Seder, we ought to remember that our Christian friends are celebrating Easter, and putting their love for God on grand display in countless congregations in every corner of our planet. At many of these services, our Christian friends will be praying for the safety and peace of Israel.

OPINION April 19, 2019

Rabbi Abraham Cooper: Passover mixes recollections of Jewish history and awareness of today’s challenges

Friday night marks the start of Passover, when Jews around the world hold a Seder – a feast that includes special foods, prayers, songs and other traditions to mark the exodus of our ancestors from slavery in Egypt more than 3,000 years ago.

OPINION April 19, 2019

Douglas MacKinnon: The Good Friday-Easter three hour challenge

On Good Friday – the day and time when Christians the world over reflect upon the crucifixion of Jesus Christ – can we use the inspiration, glory, and salvation from that ultimate sacrifice to make a real difference in the life of a fellow human being in distress?

RELIGION April 19, 2019

Rome readies for Colosseum Good Friday event, led by pope

Rome is busily preparing for the Colosseum Way of the Cross procession, presided over by Pope Francis.

RELIGION April 19, 2019

Warsaw synagogue 'reappears' on anniversary of ghetto revolt

The Great Synagogue of Warsaw, which was destroyed by the German forces during World War II, has been virtually recreated with light as part of anniversary commemorations for the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943.

Asia April 18, 2019

Bangladeshi student burned to death by fellow students for reporting sexual harassment by head teacher

A Bangladeshi teenager who braved the shame and taboo of being sexually harassed by reporting her ordeal to officials, has been doused with kerosene at school and burned to death.

VIDEO April 18, 2019

Notre Dame fire likely caused by electrical short-circuit, investigators believe

Investigators don't have go-ahead to search rubble inside per safety concerns