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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Le Pape François à la cathédrale Santa Maria Assunta d’Ajaccio où il a été accueilli par des chants corses interprétés par des artistes insulaires avant d’entrer dans l’édifice pour s’adresser au clergé autour de la prière de l’Angelus. (Patrick Fiori, Alizée, Christophe Modoloni, Jean Charles Papi, Francine Massiani). Pope Francis leaving at the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral in Ajaccio where he was welcomed by Corsican songs performed by island artists before entering the building to address the clergy around the Angelus prayer . Ajaccio, Corsica, France, on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis during his visit in Ajaccio, as part of his trip on the French island of Corsica, on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis at the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral where he was welcomed by Corsican songs performed by island artists before entering the building to address the clergy around the Angelus prayer in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis at the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral where he was welcomed by Corsican songs performed by island artists before entering the building to address the clergy around the Angelus prayer in Ajaccio, Corsica, France on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis during his visit in Ajaccio, as part of his trip on the French island of Corsica, on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis during his visit in Ajaccio, as part of his trip on the French island of Corsica, on December 15, 2024. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis presides over a mass at Place d'Austerlitz (U Casone) in Ajaccio, as part of his trip on the French island of Corsica, on December 15, 2024. Pope Francis visits Corsica, a stronghold of the Catholic faith with locals hotly anticipating the first-ever trip by a pontiff to the French Mediterranean island. His short trip, based around a congress on faith in the Mediterranean region, comes just a week after he snubbed the re-opening of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris five years after a devastating fire. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the papal plane on April 03, 2022 en route from Malta to Rome after a two-day trip to the island. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Vatican Media (EV) /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis meets at the Vatican on December 19, 2019 recently arrived 33 refugees from the Greek island of Lesbos and unveils a cross with a life jacket in the Vatican's Belvedere Courtyard to remember all migrants and refugees who make perilous journeys in search of a better life. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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Solar Eclipse Creates Ring Of Fire - Easter Island

People observe an annular solar eclipse on Easter Island, Chile, on October 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Solar Eclipse Creates Ring Of Fire - Easter Island

People observe an annular solar eclipse on Easter Island, Chile, on October 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Solar Eclipse Creates Ring Of Fire - Easter Island

An annular solar eclipse is pictured on Easter Island, Chile, on October 2, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, looking at the horizon, holds her daughter on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The town's cultural vibrancy is a testament to the community's resilience. On this final d

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women wearing red on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. Th

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim po

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women in the water together care for a child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A group of women together in the water in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The t

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three children playing in the water gaze into the lens in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim p

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, along with four children at the water's edge, in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - The Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos (back) situated at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests sprinkle holy water during the blessing of their baskets at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests bless devotees and their baskets with holy water at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests bless devotees and their baskets with holy water at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests sprinkle holy water during the blessing of their baskets at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - An Easter basket is seen on the ground during the consecration ceremony at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - Priests bless devotees and their baskets with holy water at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - People visit the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion to bless their baskets at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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First Easter service at church on Zaporizhzhias Khortytsia Island since start of Russias full-scale invasion

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 5, 2024 - A priest is pictured at the Church of the Intercession of the Theotokos which has hosted the first Easter service since the start of Russias full-scale invasion at the Zaporizka Sich Historical and Cultural Complex on Khortytsia Island on Orthodox Easter, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240410) -- BEIJING, April 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor walks past Moai stone statues on Easter island of Chile, April 5, 2024. Easter Island, known for its giant stone-carved heads facing out to sea, is located at the southernmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in the South Pacific, and is considered one of the world's remotest inhabited regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Yubo)

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CHILE-EASTER ISLAND-MOAI-STONE STATUE

(240409) -- EASTER ISLAND, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take photos of Moai stone statues on Easter island of Chile, April 5, 2024. Easter Island, known for its giant stone-carved heads facing out to sea, is located at the southernmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in the South Pacific, and is considered one of the world's remotest inhabited regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Yubo)

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CHILE-EASTER ISLAND-MOAI-STONE STATUE

(240409) -- EASTER ISLAND, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 5, 2024 shows Moai stone statues on Easter island of Chile. Easter Island, known for its giant stone-carved heads facing out to sea, is located at the southernmost point of the Polynesian Triangle in the South Pacific, and is considered one of the world's remotest inhabited regions. (Xinhua/Zhu Yubo)