A parish in the Philippines issued a public apology on April 9 following a controversial incident involving a pigeon tied to balloons during the Easter Sunday Salubong ritual.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to religious harmony and inclusive nation-building, urging people of all faiths to work together for a “better Bangladesh.”
The Easter Sunday sunrise procession of a Catholic community in Gujranwala, the Punjab province of Pakistan, was rammed into by a Muslim truck driver, injuring 60 people, and four are in critical condition.
Hope always finds a way to rise even after the darkest moments. Today, we reflect on how the empty tomb reveals that the first gift of the risen Christ is peace.
Reflection Date: April 05, 2026
The Bangladesh Christian Association organized a human chain and rally in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on March 31, calling for a government holiday on Easter Sunday.
In a significant and controversial development in the long-running investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lanka arrested the former Director General of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Sallay, on February 25.
"It demonstrated his support for the minority," said Father Francis, adding, "This is the message we receive from the prime minister: that he cares deeply about us and the minorities."
“The God of our ancestors raised Jesus, whom you have killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior” (Acts 5: 30-31).
Reflect, today, upon the line from the Responsorial Psalm for today’s Mass. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” The “day” we rejoice in is the new life God wants to bestow upon your soul here and now.
