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For Many, Easter Sunday Marks a Return to In-Person Worship
For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners
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William and Kate Lead Royals at Easter Service; Queen Absent
Senior British royals including Prince William and his wife Kate have attended an Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle
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What's Open, Closed on Easter in South Florida
Here is a list of businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward counties that will be open and closed on Easter Sunday.
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Origin of Easter Eggs
Here’s everything you should know about the origin of Easter eggs, the likely pagan tradition that turned into one of the most recognizable symbols of Easter.
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Woman, 82, Dazzles by Dressing Up Every Sunday for Virtual Church Services
“I really can’t believe all the attention that I have received the past two weeks,” Dr. La Verne Ford Wimberly said.
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Divers Participate in Underwater Easter Egg Hunt in Florida
The annual underwater Easter egg hunt in the Florida Keys is also a fundraiser to help local children in need.
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Australian Zoo Celebrates Easter with Their Animals
An Australian Zoo is celebrating Easter by decorating the animal exhibits and welcoming in guests to join the festivities!
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Which South Florida Grocery Stores Will Be Open and Closed on Easter Sunday
Easter is Sunday, April 4, and while many grocery stores will close their doors, some will stay open on the holiday.
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Unique Ideas for Easter Baskets
Looking to fill your kids’ easter baskets with something other than candy? Here are some unique ideas.
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Here Are the Grocery Stores That Will Be Open (and Closed) on Easter Sunday
Walmart will be open on Easter, but Target will be closed — drugstores such as CVS and Walgreens will stay open for all your needs.
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Broward Healthcare Workers Receive Easter Sunday Surprise Amid Pandemic
Healthcare workers in the midst of battling the coronavirus pandemic received an outpouring of support from a South Florida church on Easter Sunday.
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Broward Healthcare Workers Receive Easter Sunday Surprise Amid Pandemic
Healthcare workers in the midst of battling the coronavirus pandemic received an outpouring of support from a South Florida church on Easter Sunday. Families with City Rev Church brought signs, songs and smiles – while practicing social distancing – for workers at Memorial West Hospital in Pembroke Pines. Some workers called the gesture an Easter miracle. “Some of them are…
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Easter Services Will Be Livestreamed in South Florida
There’s growing concern that people will gather together to celebrate Easter Sunday. Many religious services are taking place over livestream to prevent that from happening. NBC 6’s Derrick Lewis reports.
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Bunnies to the Rescue as Virus Hits Belgian Chocolatiers
Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar
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Joel McHale to Host ‘Tiger King' After-Show on Easter Sunday
Joel McHale revealed that he’s hosting a brand new episode of “Tiger King” that will debut on Netflix on Sunday, April 12.
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Jenna Bush Hager Welcomes Her 3rd Child — and Her 1st Son!
Jenna Bush Hager has welcomed a new member to the family! The TODAY with Hoda & Jenna co-host and daughter of former President George W. Bush gave birth Friday to her third child, a baby boy named Henry Harold “Hal” Hager. She and her husband, Henry Hager, also have two daughters, Mila, 6, and Poppy, 3. The 7-pound, 5-ounce bundle...
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Sri Lanka Catholics Hold 1st Sunday Mass Since Attacks
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka held the first regular Sunday Mass since the Easter suicide bombings of churches and hotels killed more than 250 people. Military forces and police armed with assault rifles patrolled the streets leading to churches and stood guard outside the compounds. Everyone entering was required to produce identity cards and was body searched. Volunteers were...
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Houses of Worship Become Targets of Violence on Holy Days
A shooting at a Chabad synagogue near San Diego on Saturday, the last day of Passover, marks the latest tragedy in an increasingly dangerous trend of attacks on houses of worship during services where congregations are at their most vulnerable, NBC News reports. The attack on Chabad of Poway is the third of its kind in the last six weeks...
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Sri Lanka Catholics Cancel Sunday Masses After Bombing
Catholic churches in Sri Lanka canceled all Sunday Masses until further notice over fears of more attacks from Islamic State-linked extremists, and the military said its soldiers in the eastern part of the country exchanged gunfire Friday night with suspects believed linked to the Easter bombings. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith told journalists that church officials had seen a leaked security document...
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infects Florida Fisherman
A Florida man is being treated for flesh-eating bacteria he contracted while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.