“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie used an Easter message to reflect on faith, doubt and uncertainty as her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing after 63 days. The message was shared by Good Shepherd New York during its digital Easter gathering on YouTube, where Guthrie delivered a deeply reflective message about navigating grief and unanswered questions […]
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Pope Leo XIV invokes Pope Francis’ final words in Easter plea against growing ‘indifference’ to war
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Easter blessing as pontiff on Sunday, calling for peace and urging the world not to grow indifferent to the deaths of tens of thousands in violent conflicts around the world. Leo gave the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to a crowd in […]
Costco’s $140, 10-pound Easter bunny has shoppers questioning price and instructions to smash it apart
Costco shoppers are hopping into a debate over an oversized Easter treat that’s far too big to fit in any basket. Members have been buzzing about the wholesale giant’s chocolate Easter bunny. It’s a seasonal sweet priced at $112.97 online and up to $140 in some stores, depending on location — and it comes with […]
Russia’s Easter truce was a stunt to appease Trump, French minister says
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so-called Easter truce was a “charm offensive” aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told FranceInfo on April 22. The Trump administration has grown increasingly impatient with its stalled efforts to broker a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The U.S. president has even said he would […]
Kherson keeps Easter traditions alive under fire (PHOTOS)
In the battered southern city of Kherson, where Russian drone strikes and artillery target civilians daily, residents cling to traditions for both a semblance of normality and as an act of defiance. This year, just like every year before the start of the full-scale war, Kherson locals baked Easter bread, gathered with loved ones, and […]
Russia announces ‘resumption’ of hostilities after Easter ceasefire as Kyiv reports violations
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on April 21 that Russian troops resumed hostilities after the supposed Easter ceasefire, even as Ukraine accused Moscow of repeated violations while the truce was allegedly in effect. The Russian ministry claimed its forces had struck Ukrainian forces near the village of Khmelivka in Sumy Oblast, the town of Kupiansk in […]
US wants Putin to extend Easter truce beyond Sunday, State Department says
The United States aims to secure “a full and comprehensive ceasefire” in Ukraine beyond a temporary Easter truce, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said on April 20 in a statement emailed to Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin unilaterally declared a temporary Easter ceasefire from 6 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 until midnight on April […]
Ukraine war latest: Moscow violates ‘Easter truce,’ Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia
Key developments on April 19-20: Multiple Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter ceasefire, Zelensky says Ukraine brings home 277 POWs in swap with Russia Ukraine advances in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, Zelensky says Republican US Congressman Fitzpatrick visits Ukraine’s front line, signs a shell for Putin Russia prepares to push toward Kostiantynivka in […]
Trump hopeful Russia and Ukraine can make a deal after temporary Easter ceasefire ends
President Donald Trump is “hopeful” Russia and Ukraine can make a deal this week after a temporary Easter ceasefire between the two countries ended. “Hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week,” Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. “Both will then start to do big business with the United […]
Multiple Russian ceasefire violations reported from front line during Easter ceasefire, Zelensky says
Multiple Russian ceasefire violations across the front line have been reported since an Easter truce was declared by the Kremlin, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on April 20. Russia’s Easter ceasefire was supposed to come into effect at 6 pm on April 19 and last until midnight on April 21, with Russian President Vladimir Putin claiming […]
Ukraine proposes extending truce beyond Easter Sunday
If Russia is able to maintain a full ceasefire throughout Easter weekend, Ukraine would like to extend the truce for 30 days, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on April 19. Earlier in the day, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he ordered a halt on all combat operations during the Easter holiday. The temporary ceasefire is […]
Ukraine orders troops to cease fire, document Russian violations after Putin declares ‘Easter truce,’ BBC Russia reports
Ukrainian troops were ordered to cease firing on Russian positions shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an “Easter truce” on April 19, a senior Ukrainian military officer told the BBC’s Russia service. Putin earlier said he ordered a temporary ceasefire on Easter weekend, halting all military action from 6 p.m. Moscow time on April […]