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Easter Sunday in 2025 falls on April 20, commemorating Jesus Christ's resurrection. Good Friday, marking the crucifixion, ...

In this combination photo Pope Francis walks past flowers as he celebrates Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 16, 2017, and Members of the Ukrainian community in Sacramento, Calif.

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Easter remains one of the most widely celebrated Christian holidays, marked by religious services, feasts, egg hunts, and ...

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