Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass, appeal for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

Francis appeared in good form as he presided over Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square and then delivered a heartfelt prayer for peace in his annual roundup of global crises.

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says

The 87-year-old Francis has been battling what he and the Vatican have described as a case of the flu, bronchitis or a cold all winter long.

Not so sweet: Easter shrinkflation hits chocolate aisle as cocoa surges

Even though prices are higher, now may not be a bad time to start stockpiling some treats – especially in the week after Easter when leftover holiday goodies go on sale.

Hop the globe with these Easter food traditions

Mainers of varied backgrounds share memories and stories of the family dishes that signal Easter to them.

Ukrainians celebrate Palm Sunday in church marred by dispute

Dozens of worshippers filled the grand Refectory Church of Anthony and Theodosius located inside the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastic complex. Many more waited outside in the sprawling courtyard and observed the service there.

Ukraine attacks continue amid Easter pleas for peace

The city remained under attack later Sunday as Russian forces targeted residential areas with multiple rocket launchers, Kharkiv governor Oleh Syniehubov said.

Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees

Since Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine in February 2022, Francis has repeatedly called for the fighting to end and sought prayers for the “martyred” Ukrainian people.

Lamb, ham and salmon: What to do with your Easter leftovers

Local chefs and market managers helped us compile loads of dish ideas to reinvigorate your Easter proteins the second time around.

When the blossoms have gone by, plant your Easter lily outside

If you're lucky, you'll get blooms in the garden the following year, apt for a flower that symbolizes rebirth.

Maine Compass: Peace, joy and reflection on Easter weekend