Christians worldwide celebrated Easter Sunday, a rare unified date for Orthodox and Western churches. Celebrations varied: from mass in a Lebanon church destroyed by airstrikes, to joyous gatherings in Pakistan and Greece's firework displays. Pope Francis, recovering from pneumonia, greeted crowds in St. Peter's Square. Ukraine's Easter was observed amidst ongoing conflict, while Russia's included President Putin's attendance at a service. Other locations saw diverse Easter traditions, reflecting the global reach of the holiday.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
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