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Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican says
Read full article: Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter, Vatican saysThe Vatican says Pope Francis has skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum to protect his health, adding to concerns about his frail condition during a particularly busy liturgical period.
Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance
Read full article: Black pastors see popular Easter services as an opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendanceAs Black Protestants prepare for Easter this year, they hope to welcome more people to church than since the COVID-19 pandemic began four years ago.
Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks off
Read full article: Comedian Jo Koy is picked to host the Golden Globes as award season kicks offComedian and actor Jo Koy has been tapped to host the Golden Globes, picked by producers for his “infectious energy and relatable humor.”.
Florida sees 4,822 new COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open up vaccine eligibility to all adults
Read full article: Florida sees 4,822 new COVID-19 cases as state prepares to open up vaccine eligibility to all adultsStarting Monday, more people in Florida will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as eligibility opens up to those 18 and older.
In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic 'scandalous'
Read full article: In Easter speech, pope calls wars in pandemic 'scandalous'Pope Francis has used his traditional Easter address to denounce as “scandalous” that warfare continues to rage and military arsenals are fattened around the world as the coronavirus pandemic causes social and economic suffering.
The Latest: Lockdown extended for metro Manila, surroundings
Read full article: The Latest: Lockdown extended for metro Manila, surroundingsThe Philippine government extended a lockdown by another week Monday after an alarming spike in coronavirus infections continued to surge and started to overwhelm many hospitals in the capital and outlying regions.
Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidays
Read full article: Europe ramps up vaccinations as virus haunts Easter holidaysThousands of people around France are spending the Easter holiday lining up for COVID-19 shots as the government tries to speed up vaccinations amid a new surge of infections.
More record heat possible Sunday! Is this the end of the cool weather?
Read full article: More record heat possible Sunday! Is this the end of the cool weather?So, is the end of the cold fronts and start of the never-ending summer heat until late next fall? Sunday most of Central Florida is headed back into record territory with highs surging into the lower 90s inland, 80s along the coast. Sunshine will once again dominate our skies helping to heat up the Sunshine State quickly. Highs MondayA bigger cold front arrives Thursday taking most of Central Florida back into the 70s. Beach forecast SundayWater temperatures for the most part are in the lower 70s along the Central Florida beaches.
Orlando church gives 100,000 meals to families in need during COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: Orlando church gives 100,000 meals to families in need during COVID-19 pandemicORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands of cars pulled into Calvary Orlando's parking lot on Easter Sunday morning to receive free meals donated by the church. The church partnered with the non-profit, Convoy of Hope, and purchased 100,000 meals to give to those who are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic. Lead Pastor Ed Garvin said the food should be enough to get them through the week. MORE: Religion while social distancing: Mount Dora church offers drive-in service"We fully expected that we would set an attendance record this Easter. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Churches prepare to hold Easter Sunday services in very nontraditional ways
Read full article: Churches prepare to hold Easter Sunday services in very nontraditional waysORLANDO, Fla. – Churches across Central Florida are preparing to hold Easter Sunday services in very nontraditional ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RELATED: Churches use alternative ways to worship on Palm Sunday"As you keep God close during these important religious days, make sure you continue to keep COVID-19 away," DeSantis said. The Catholic Diocese of Orlando has posted a list of parishes that live stream services. One popular sunrise Easter service is changing as well. This year, however, it's a "Stay-at-Home Easter Sunrise Service."