commemoration of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
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We’re suffering, Plateau attack victims: Victims of the March 29 Palm Sunday attacks in Plateau State have narrated their suffering to the visiting former ...
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Passion and poise clash as Sabalenka meets Rybakina in US Open final: Aryna Sabalenka will bring the fire and Elena Rybakina the ice when two of the biggest ...
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BBC Sep 08
Monty Don to leave BBC Gardeners’ World: Monty has inspired and guided millions of viewers with his warmth, wisdom and passion for gardening
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Key FactsMonty Don announces Gardeners’ World departure
Sep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Monty Don said the current series would be his last, announcing his departure after more than 20 years.
- Until year-end, he will present BBC Gardeners’ World from his Longmeadow gardens and pursue further BBC projects afterward.
- Since 2003, Don has hosted around 700 programmes, first at Berryfields and for 16 years from Longmeadow.
- BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips respected the decision but regretted it, praising Don’s influence on gardeners.
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Faith Leaders Encourage Christians to Rediscover The Passion of the Christ: Faith leaders encourage Christians to rediscover Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the ...
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We took a family campervan holiday in France and stayed on farms for free: Goat farms, honey producers and vineyards are opening up their grounds to guests in ...
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What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world: For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few ...
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Remove Infantino as head of FIFA: Football, a sport that garners the passion and love of millions around the world, finds itself entangled in the web of ...
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Passion and energy as Moroccan players and fans arrive at stadium ahead of the team's World Cup game against Scotland
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Why soccer fandom in Latin America feels almost sacred: MEXICO CITY (AP) — Among fans passion is nurtured through a sense of community. The singing of anthems ...
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Philstar Life May 28
Why trying to change the world could burn you out: What happens when development work gets too heavy to sustain?
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Mikhail Nesbitt’s lifelong pilot dreams take flight: Mikhail Nesbitt’s passion for planes had been evident since childhood.
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In Ngoshe (Borno State): Families were encouraged to return home under a "safe ... Show more
Fruit trees for newborns in Weiten: In Weiten, a heartwarming tradition is observed: On Palm Sunday, parents of newborn children receive lovingly donated fruit ...
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Israel names its first Christian envoy to the Christian world
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Pope Leo Marks First Easter As Pontiff With Call For Hope Amid Iran War: The pontiff has repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities. In his Easter homily ...
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Key FactsPope Leo XIV Urges Peace During Easter Celebrations
Apr 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Pope Leo XIV called for disarmament and dialogue to resolve global conflicts in his inaugural Easter message as pope.
- He omitted naming specific crises in the Urbi et Orbi blessing, focusing instead on Easter’s theme of hope and renewal.
- On Good Friday, Leo became the first pope in decades to carry the cross through all 14 Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum.
- Despite security restrictions in Jerusalem, Christian communities in Gaza and Tehran marked Easter under challenging circumstances.
Let us allow our hearts to be transformed by his immense love for us! Let those who have weapons lay them down! Let those who have the power to unleash wars choose peace! Not a peace imposed by force, but through dialogue! Not with the desire to dominate others, but to encounter them!— Pope Leo XIV, during his first Easter Mass as pope, from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, urging peace and dialogue.
The Pope said that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars, during an address at the Vatican on Palm Sunday.
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Key FactsMiddle East Conflict Intensifies with Widespread Strikes
Mar 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Israeli airstrikes caused casualties and damage in Lebanon and Beirut, impacting both civilians and military personnel.
- Iranian missile attacks targeted an airbase near Baghdad, destroying aircraft but causing no fatalities.
- Spain closed its airspace to US military planes involved in strikes on Iran, condemning the unilateral military actions.
- The ongoing war is worsening the global energy shortage, prompting power-saving measures in Bangladesh and potential driving restrictions in South Korea.
In a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander of the IRGC Navy, Tangsiri, along with senior naval command officials.— Israel Katz, Israel's Defence Minister; statement reported by Reuters on March 26
Pope Leo says 'delusion of omnipotence' is fueling U.S.-Israeli war in Iran: In the first weeks of the war, the Chicago-born Leo was initially reluctant to ...
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‘60 Minutes’ Rounds Up Cardinals to Sound Alarm on Trump: Three prominent American cardinals voiced their concerns.
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Addressing a Turning Point USA event in Georgia on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he welcomes Pope Leo’s comments about the war in Iran even if he ... Show more
Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem church
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Key FactsLatin Patriarch Granted Access to Jerusalem Holy Site
Mar 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The Latin Patriarch was initially barred from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, prompting widespread international condemnation.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu explained the restriction aimed to protect the cardinal due to recent Iranian missile strikes on sacred locations.
- Following official interventions, full access was granted to the Patriarch for Palm Sunday and upcoming Easter services.
- Police and church authorities established a security framework balancing worship freedoms with the imperative to safeguard lives.
Pope Leo rejects claims that God justifies war during Palm Sunday Mass: Pope Leo XIV says God never justifies war and Jesus rejects violence
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Key FactsPope Leo XIV Denounces War as Divine Will
Mar 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Pope Leo XIV stated that God is the 'king of peace' who rejects war and cannot be used to justify violence.
- He specifically prayed for Christians in the Middle East who suffer disruptions to their holy rites due to ongoing conflicts.
- The pope highlighted how religious rhetoric has been misused to legitimize warfare in Iran and Ukraine.
- Leo is restoring the traditional Holy Thursday foot-washing ritual and will lead the Vatican’s Holy Week ceremonies.
Brothers and sisters, this is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war. He does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them.— Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square, Vatican; spoken by Pope Leo XIV during the homily.
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III led a group of clergy members to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for prayers on Palm Sunday ... Show more
Catholics in Poland came together to celebrate Palm Sunday to mark the beginning of the holy week
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Tradition points the way on Palm Sunday in Egypt: CAIRO: Churches across the Middle East celebrated Palm Sunday this year with traditional customs ...
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Celebrating Orthodox Palm Sunday in Greece: Palm Sunday marks the last Sunday before Easter, and signals the beginning of Holy Week, an important period of ...
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Churches across Jordan that follow the Eastern calendar marked Palm Sunday, with worshippers filling churches from the early morning carrying palm fronds and ... Show more
newlinesmag Mar 31
Long a Cause of the American Right, the Holy Land's Christians Face Israeli Restrictions Alone
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Seven days before Christianity’s most important holiday, Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. “Kar” is derived from the Old High German word “Kar,” meaning “lament ... Show more
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Israel apologizes after barring cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday: VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Israeli authorities apologized after barring Cardinal ...
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"The Iran war has been waged in the name of religion by Hegseth and others, drawing veiled criticism from Pope Leo." @lsmwilson looks at how politicians ... Show more
Did Pope Leo chide Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth during a Palm Sunday prayer?: On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV prayed for mercy for those afflicted by war — a ...
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Palm Sunday marks the close of Lent, the 40‑day season of fasting, prayer, and sacrifice observed by Christians in remembrance of the journey of Jesus Christ ... Show more
Easter: What is the meaning of the holidays?: What happened on Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday, what happened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday? When did Jesus ...
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Dubai's Catholic churches suspend all masses until further notice: The announcement comes ahead of Holy Week celebrations — the holiest week of the entire ...
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Not in ritual; but restriction: As Easter approaches, access to Jerusalem’s holy sites reveals the politics of occupation, not a clash of faiths
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Pakistani Christians attend the Palm Sunday mass at St. Anthony Church in Lahore o Sunday.
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Netanyahu restores access after Latin Patriarch blocked from Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
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Palm Sunday controversy in Jerusalem: Violation of religious freedom: For the first time, Israel has banned Palm Sunday services at the Church of the Holy ...
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Easter: What is the meaning of the holidays?: What happened on Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday, what happened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday? When did Jesus ...
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France condemns Israeli police blocking Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch: French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Israeli police for blocking the Latin Patriarch ...
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🔗: people.com/pope-leo-on-iran-war-god-does-not-listen-to-the-prayers-of-those-who-wage-war-11936795? As the Iran war entered its second month, Pope Leo used his platform at Palm Sunday Mass to speak out against world leaders who “wage” wars and use ... Show more
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'Iran has repeatedly targeted...': Netanyahu allows Catholic leaders to pray at Jerusalem after backlash
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Israeli forces have prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to mark Palm ... Show more
Israel cancels Palm Sunday procession amid war with Iran: The annual Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem has been canceled due to heightened security measures ...
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Israel prevents Jerusalem's Latin Patriarch from entering Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday | ABS-CBN News
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Palm Sunday: CAN flags rising hardship, demands empathetic leadership: The Christian Association of Nigeria calls for empathetic leadership to address the rising ...
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Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars ABS-CBN News: Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have ...
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For the first time in centuries, Palm Sunday mass was not held at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied East Jerusalem after Israeli police blocked a ... Show more
Pope Leo condemns use of religion to justify Iran war: Pope Leo has warned world leaders as the Iran war enters its second month. During Palm Sunday mass ...
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"Love for Polish tradition." This is what Palm Sunday looked like at the Presidential Palace - PolandDaily24.com
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'Palaspas' costs rise amid fuel crisis: SACRED START Faithful gather at Nuestra Señora de la Porteria Church in Daraga, Albay, for the traditional Palm ...
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Palm Sunday: Soludo’s wife urges Christians to embrace love, peace: On Palm Sunday, Anambra's first lady, Nonye Soludo, urges Christians to embrace love ...
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Gaza Christians mark Palm Sunday with prayers for peace amid genocide: Christians in Gaza have gathered for Palm Sunday, calling for peace and dignity amid ...
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Huckabee calls Pizzaballa's blockage from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday 'unfortunate overreach'
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The Pontiff celebrated Palm Sunday Mass at St. Peter's in the presence of tens of thousands of faithful. During the Angelus he returned to call for a stop ... Show more
Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV: 'God does not hear the prayers of those who wage war'
Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV: 'God does not hear the prayers of those who wage war'
News: Christians celebrate Palm Sunday with prayer, processions: Fr Male urged Christians to glorify God above earthly issues. Many dignitaries attended the Mass ...
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Monsignor Martin Sirju of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception blesses palms on Palm Sunday.
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Port of Spain Mayor Chinua Alleyne joins Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago the Right Reverend Claude Berkley ... Show more
Palm Sunday Mass in Valencia, Bukidnon highlights faith amid crisis: Rev. Fr. Jojo Sumastre of St. Bernadette Parish in Barangay Batangan, Valencia City ...
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The Catholic Church commemorates Palm Sunday today, or the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem, which also signals the start of #SemanaSanta2026 ... Show more
Pope Leo said on Sunday (March 29) that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have "hands full of blood" ... Show more
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Pope Leo XIV celebrated the liturgical service marking the beginning of Holy Week on Palm Sunday. Thousands of worshippers gathered in St ... Show more
Pope opens Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass
Pope opens Holy Week with Palm Sunday Mass
WATCH: Parishioners at the Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila wave their palm fronds for the blessing as they ... Show more
'SIMULA NA NG SEMANA SANTA' WATCH: On the eve of Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of #HolyWeek2026 , people in Brgy. Calahan, Cardona ... Show more
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