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A church sanctuary is shown with empty rows of pews and the photos of people's faces taped to the back rest.

Easter season goes virtual as coronavirus locks out tradition

April 10, 2020COVID-19

With many churches closed or affected by coronavirus lockdown restrictions for the Easter season, Christians of various denominations around the world have come up with novel ways to keep the faith.

A relative of one of the victims reacts after a church explosion in Tanta, Egypt.

ISIS claims responsibility for the deadly Palm Sunday church bombings in Egypt

April 9, 2017Conflict

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