Easter: Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Why do we celebrate Easter? What to know about the widely observed Christian holiday

Easter Sunday has become a day of celebration for millions of people worldwide. Here's what to know about the Christian holiday's origin.

Shafaq News/ The anthem "Christ is risen - truly he is risen" echoed on Saturday evening as St. Joseph's Church in Baghdad was packed with hundreds of Christians who flocked to celebrate the Resurrection Mass, a moment of renewed hope for one of the country's oldest religious communities. Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, presided over the "Holy Saturday" rituals, with a crowd lined up shoulder to shoulder. …

It was in the territory that, in the last century, has been the scene of violent armed conflicts, that Jesus was born, lived, died and rose again. From Galilee to Judea, there are many places where the Messiah (according to Christians) passed. Here are some of the most important ones.

Religious leaders reflect on the importance of Easter

On the most significant day of the Christian calendar, Perth’s religious leaders reflect on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Do you have a moment to talk about Christ? We are in the middle of Holy Week 2025, the time of the year when millions of Christian parishioners fill streets and temples to revive the most momentous events of their doctrine: the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.However, in the midst of these commemorations, questions and debates also arise about the historical truthfulness of their existence and the details surrounding their tragic death. A…

Mid-session update from Senator Robert Farnsworth

Let me begin with wishing you all a Happy Easter. This is a season of joyful hope and renewal as Christians around the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I’m praying the same sense of hope and renewal are…