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Pope Francis (R) leads the Easter Sunday mass on March 27, 2016 at St Peter's square in Vatican. Christians around the world are marking the Holy Week, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, leading up to his resurrection on Easter. (AFP/Alberto Pizzoli)

March 27th, 2016 - 05:30 GMT

Pope Francis condemns the rejection of refugees in Easter speech

Pope Francis urged the international community to embrace refugees in his Easter Sunday speech.

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fuad Twal (3L) leads the Easter Sunday procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City on March 27, 2016. (AFP/Gali Tibbon)

March 27th, 2016 - 01:30 GMT

Palestinian Christians celebrate Easter Sunday in Jerusalem

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August 7th, 2014 - 10:03 GMT

Off with your pants ... in church!

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August 1st, 2014 - 07:26 GMT

No makeup in church? Coptic Orthodox Bishop doesn't want ladies wearing lipstick or pants

During an interview with Al Masry Al Youm, Egyptian Defence Minister Abdel Fattah El Sisi revealed that before Morsi's ousting, he attempted numerous times to reconcile the Muslim Brotherhood and opposition forces. (AFP/File)

October 15th, 2013 - 07:24 GMT

Sisi: Muslim Brotherhood rejected reconciliation ahead of June 30

A Norwegian TV show known as “Anne-Kat” aired a comedy show on Tuesday depicting teenage girls allegedly “converting to Islam” for the chance to win tickets to see Justin Bieber in concert.

April 18th, 2013 - 01:41 GMT

I'm a belieber! Norway's mega fans 'convert to Islam' for gig tickets