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During a meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire for Easter, as reported by Ria Novosti. “Based on humanitarian considerations, the Russian side declares an Easter ceasefire today from 6:00 PM (5:00 PM Italian time) until midnight on Sunday (11:00 PM Italian time). I order the cessation of all military actions during this period,” declared the Russian President. Putin urged Kiev to follow Moscow’s example and adhere to the Easter ceasefire. “We expect that the Ukrainian side will follow our example,” he said during a meeting with Chief…

The Franciscan Custody of Holy Land: Giving Hope to Christian Communities in the Holy Land As Easter approaches, the Church is gearing up to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. In the midst of this joyous occasion, the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land is calling on Christians worldwide to contribute generously to the annual Good Friday Collection. This collection plays a crucial role in providing hope to Christian communities in the war-torn region. By Lisa Zengarini On Good Friday, the global Church comes together for the traditional Good Friday Collection, which supports the vital work of the Franciscans in preserving…

The ongoing conflict in Gaza is a tragic reality that continues to devastate lives. Recent Israeli airstrikes on Friday have resulted in the reported deaths of at least 45 Palestinians, with many more left injured and in urgent need of medical attention. As the situation worsens, the Civil Defence in Gaza has raised concerns about fuel shortages, which are hindering emergency operations. These shortages are attributed to ongoing Israeli restrictions on aid and fuel entry into the region. The already strained medical facilities in Gaza are now facing even greater challenges. The recent airstrike on Al Ahli Hospital has further…

By Sanad Sahelia ACI MENA, Apr 19, 2025 / 07:00 am This year’s Easter celebrations in the Holy Land are expected to unfold under a complex and emotional landscape marked by sorrow and hope as war continues in Gaza and security tensions escalate across the West Bank and Jerusalem. For Christians in Gaza, full participation in Easter rituals is impossible due to the blockade and closed crossings. Meanwhile, many West Bank Christians face significant hurdles in obtaining Israeli permits to enter Jerusalem amid increasingly tight security restrictions. Despite these challenges, churches in Jerusalem and across Palestine insist on observing Holy…

Arrestati due ladri di pneumatici sul Raccordo Anulare con la tecnica della “safety car” La scorsa settimana, la polizia stradale ha bloccato il traffico sul Raccordo Anulare di Roma per arrestare due ladri di pneumatici utilizzando la tecnica della “safety car”. Come in una gara automobilistica, gli agenti sono entrati in azione e hanno fermato in sicurezza i due criminali. Il colpo al Fleming I detective della squadra mobile della questura di Roma, impegnati nella lotta ai furti di auto e appartamenti, hanno individuato due ladri di pneumatici mentre tentavano di fuggire a bordo di una Fiat 500 dopo aver…

The Dutch Tradition of Easter Flowers at St. Peter’s Basilica Every year, around Easter time, St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City undergoes a magical transformation. The steps leading up to St. Peter’s Basilica are adorned with colorful flowers, creating a breathtaking display. This tradition, which has been ongoing for almost 40 years, is a symbol of the strong bond between the Vatican and Dutch florists. Origins of the Tradition The tradition of decorating St. Peter’s Square with Dutch flowers began in 1985 during the beatification of a Dutch priest, Titus Brandsma. Dutch florists took the opportunity to decorate the Square…

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Apr 19, 2025 / 06:00 am Two families of mixed Catholic and Orthodox Christian members are looking forward to celebrating Easter together on the same date in 2025 as they also hope to one day see greater unity among all Christians. Joseph Lovskiy, who is the only Catholic in his Russian Orthodox family, summed it up with one word: “joy.” From the city of Yekaterinburg in Russia, Lovskiy’s wife, three children, and six grandchildren are all Russian Orthodox. His youngest son is a priest of the Russian Orthodox Church. “Since Easter falls on the same…

The United States has expressed a willingness to directly meet with a high-ranking Hamas official responsible for the hostage dossier, to discuss the release of Israeli-American citizen Idan Alexander and the release of the bodies of other kidnapped individuals with US citizenship still in Gaza. This was reported by the Emirati website Aram News, citing Arab diplomatic sources. According to the report, which has not been confirmed by other sources, the US request was relayed to one of the mediators last week and the meeting could take place in the coming days. Sources state that the American initiative comes as…

Il ministro della Difesa ucraino Rustem Umerov ha dichiarato ai funzionari americani di essere “al 90%” d’accordo con il piano di pace del presidente Trump presentato questa settimana a Parigi, riporta il New York Post citando un alto funzionario di Washington. La domanda ora è se Mosca aderirà o meno. Per approfondire Agenzia ANSA Ucraina, media Usa: Washington pronta a riconoscere la Crimea come russa – Notizie – Ansa.it Usa: ‘Serve una svolta, non è la nostra guerra’. Mosca: ‘Dialogo difficile, ma ci sono progressi’ (ANSA) “La prossima settimana a Londra, vogliamo prendere una decisione per un cessate il fuoco…

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