Israel To Restrict Entry Of Gaza Christians For Easter, Citing Security Reasons

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities said Thursday that they have decided to block most of Gaza’s small Christian community from entering Israel for Easter celebrations, citing security concerns. Israel maintains a blockade over the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip and restricts entry from the territory. But it often eases the restrictions during religious holidays to allow Gaza’s…

Christians Observe Easter Weekend

St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  Christians around the world are observing Good Friday. In St. Louis, the Cathedral Basilica will hold a Good Friday service at 3 p.m., followed by an Easter Vigil at 8:30 Saturday night, and an Easter Sunday Mass at  10 a.m. These services will be live streamed at archstl.org/Easter. In Belleville, St. Matthew…