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 An Ethiopian Orthodox worshipper celebrates the Holy Fire ceremony on Saturday in Jerusalem's old city.
April 24th, 2011
10:07 PM ET
Photos: Easter around the worldChristians marked the Holy Week of Easter to commemorate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. See our high-resolution gallery of images from around the globe.
April 24th, 2011
07:48 PM ET
Pope calls for peace around the world in Easter message(CNN) - Pope Benedict XVI called for peace amid ongoing conflicts in Africa and the Middle East and mentioned the plight of those in Japan during his annual Easter message Sunday. The pope singled out Libya, saying, "may diplomacy and dialogue take the place of arms and may those who suffer as a result of the conflict be given access to humanitarian aid." 
April 24th, 2011
03:45 PM ET
Franklin Graham on 2012: Maybe Trump?By Gabriella Schwarz, CNN Washington (CNN) – The Rev. Franklin Graham said he might support real estate mogul Donald Trump as his candidate of choice in the 2012 presidential election. Graham, whose family has close ties to past presidents, said when Trump began interjecting himself in the conversation he thought it was a joke, but “the more you listen to him, the more you say to yourself, ‘You know, maybe the guy’s right.’” When asked Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” if he would choose the “Celebrity Apprentice” star as his candidate, Graham said “Sure, yeah. Sure.” And although he has traveled with former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, he predicted she will not launch a bid for the White House. 
April 24th, 2011
03:42 PM ET
Obamas attend local church on Easter SundayWashington (CNN) - President Barack Obama and his family attended the Easter Sunday service at Shiloh Baptist Church, which was founded by freed slaves in 1863. The first family entered the church to a standing ovation, then joined in singing with the choir, backed by a live band that included a guitar, keyboard and drums. Rev. Wallace Charles Smith welcomed the Obamas, noting the congregants pray for them every Sunday. At collection time, Obama and his daughters gave money in envelopes provided at their seats. The first family left after two hours, as the service approached its conclusion. The president and his family have attended services occasionally since moving to the White House in January 2009. Last Easter, the Obamas worshiped at a Methodist church.  The author (foreground, age 7), his late aunt, Sylvia Blake (left) and other family members outside their Baltimore church.
April 24th, 2011
12:01 AM ET
My Faith: A reluctant churchgoer 'gets the Holy Ghost'By John Blake, CNN (CNN) - I had my first brush with the “Holy Ghost” when I was 9 years old. I’m still trying to digest what it meant more than 30 years later. The day began as a typical Sunday. Aunt Sylvia herded me and my brother into her 1972 baby blue Chevy Impala and drove us to church for a service that would often last five hours. Sunday worship at a black Baptist church wasn’t just long. It was scary. Elderly women who “got the Holy Ghost” during worship would thrash so violently in the pews that their wigs flew off. People shouted, wept and fainted. This Sunday service started off no differently. But as the frenzy of the worship intensified, an invisible switch seemed to click on. A wave of heat rippled through the congregation as people beside me threw up their arms and shouted. Suddenly, something seemed to slip inside of me. A tingling raced up my spine. I stood up to clap, scream - I didn’t know what I was about to do. Is this, I wondered, the Holy Ghost that Aunt Sylvia sang about? |
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