Easter

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1:00pm Apr 04, 2021

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

by Jeannette Muhammad

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.
3:43pm Apr 01, 2021

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Pandemic Forces Another Virtual Easter Sunrise Service In Old Salem

by Paul Garber

One of Winston-Salem’s best-known Easter observances will be virtual for a second year.
8:36am Apr 13, 2020

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On Its 248th Year, An Easter Sunrise Service Unlike Any Other

by Paul Garber

Winston-Salem is a traditional gathering place to celebrate Easter, with a sunrise service in Old Salem that dates to 1772.
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5:14pm Apr 12, 2020

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Pope Francis Praises The 'Contagion Of Hope' In Easter Message

by Matthew S. Schwartz

In a surreal Easter service, Pope Francis delivered his remarks to a nearly empty basilica, saying the world is "oppressed by a pandemic severely testing our whole human family."
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3:15pm Apr 10, 2020

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Mexico's Virtual Catholic Passion Plays Get Creative

by Carrie Kahn

With the country shut down for the month of April, Roman Catholic churches are bringing their Holy Week celebrations online to continue rituals and reach the faithful.
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8:00am Apr 05, 2020

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Hindered By A Pandemic, Religious Leaders Prepare For Holidays

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Leaders across faiths in the country are working to bring a sense of community to their congregations, as religious spaces shut down during a worsening coronavirus outbreak.

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9:39pm Mar 23, 2020

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Outbreak Shuts Down Salem's Easter Sunrise Gathering

by Paul Garber

There won’t be a public gathering in Old Salem for the annual Easter Sunrise Service this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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7:13am Apr 20, 2019

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Colombia's Salt Cathedral Is A Marvel Of Architecture And A Popular House Of Worship

by John Otis

On Easter, people will gather to pray in the cathedral, situated 600 feet underground in the Andean mining town of Zipaquirá. It was built in the caverns and tunnels left behind by salt miners.
Kim Vukovich

11:45am Mar 29, 2018

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Hot Agnostic Buns: A Proposal For A Pagan-Christian-Secular Easter Treat

by Kim Vukovich

Hot cross buns have been an Easter treat for centuries. But before that, pagans exchanged them as part of a spring ritual celebrating the four seasons or the phases of the moon. Can they morph again?
5:42pm Apr 17, 2017

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Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats

by Adam Cole

NPR's Adam Cole demonstrates a science experiment that offers a new use for old Peeps. All you need is a ruler and a microwave.

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10:00am Apr 15, 2017

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Mazanec: A Czech Easter Tradition Fighting To Survive In The U.S.

by Cecilia Mazanec

In the Czech Republic, mazanec, a Czech Easter bread, is like the turkey to America's Thanksgiving. But in the U.S., those who make this bread are struggling to keep the raisin-filled tradition alive.
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7:00am Apr 15, 2017

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The Key To Cracking Easter Feasts? It's All In The Eggs

by Erica Ryan

In the spring, a cook's fancy turns to thoughts of eggs. They're everywhere at Easter, in breads and pies and children's baskets. Eggs can inspire sugary treats and offer hidden surprises.