In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolation
On the day set aside to mark Christ’s crucifixion, most churches stood empty. Streets normally filled with emotional processions were silent. St. Peter's Square was almost deserted. And many religious sites in the Holy Land were closed. Instead, Christians around the world commemorated Good Friday behind closed doors, seeking solace in online services and trying to uphold centuries-old traditions in a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic.
On the day set aside to mark Christ’s crucifixion, most churches stood empty. Streets normally filled with emotional processions were silent. St. Peter's Square was almost deserted. And many religious sites in the Holy Land were closed. Instead, Christians around the world commemorated Good Friday behind closed doors, seeking solace in online services and trying to uphold centuries-old traditions in a world locked down by the coronavirus pandemic.
As religious holidays approach, officials ask people to celebrate while social distancing
Officials are asking people to mark the upcoming holidays of Easter and Passover by staying home this year, to help make sure the coronavirus curve stays flat.
Officials are asking people to mark the upcoming holidays of Easter and Passover by staying home this year, to help make sure the coronavirus curve stays flat.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Doctors, nurses in Good Friday procession at Vatican
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
Bunnies to the rescue: Chocolatiers get creative amid pandemic
Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar. But the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and social distancing, have struck a hard blow to the country's emblematic $5.5-billion industry.
Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar. But the coronavirus pandemic, with its lockdowns and social distancing, have struck a hard blow to the country's emblematic $5.5-billion industry.
LGBT rabbi who confronted AIDS crisis now faces coronavirus
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum is now fulfilling virtually all her duties without face-to-face contact — conducting services online and consoling grieving congregation members by phone rather than in person.
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum is now fulfilling virtually all her duties without face-to-face contact — conducting services online and consoling grieving congregation members by phone rather than in person.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan on celebrating Easter under coronavirus
Religious holidays are usually a time for big family dinners and community gatherings, but this year coronavirus is forcing us all to change our traditions. FOX 5 NY spoke with Timothy Cardinal Dolan about how Easter will be celebrated this year during an unusual Holy Week.
Religious holidays are usually a time for big family dinners and community gatherings, but this year coronavirus is forcing us all to change our traditions. FOX 5 NY spoke with Timothy Cardinal Dolan about how Easter will be celebrated this year during an unusual Holy Week.
FDA issues warning to church selling ‘powerful bleaching agent’ as a remedy for coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products claiming to be used to treat COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products claiming to be used to treat COVID-19.
Restaurants offering Easter meal kits, delivery
With social distancing in place, this year’s Easter celebrations will be very different from years past. Many local restaurants are offering Easter meal kits and delivery services.
With social distancing in place, this year’s Easter celebrations will be very different from years past. Many local restaurants are offering Easter meal kits and delivery services.
Restaurants offering Easter meal kits, delivery
With social distancing in place, this year’s Easter celebrations will be very different from years past. Many local restaurants are offering Easter meal kits and delivery services.
With social distancing in place, this year’s Easter celebrations will be very different from years past. Many local restaurants are offering Easter meal kits and delivery services.
Celebrating Passover while observing ?social distancing?
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Jews across the world to celebrate their Passover Seder virtually, over the internet, rather than in person.
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing Jews across the world to celebrate their Passover Seder virtually, over the internet, rather than in person.
Israel Philharmonic musicians perform Passover medley in quarantine
The catch with this video? All 20 musicians are performing in quarantine, as coronavirus has wreaked its havoc all over the world.
The catch with this video? All 20 musicians are performing in quarantine, as coronavirus has wreaked its havoc all over the world.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Israel under lockdown for Passover holiday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday a complete lockdown over the upcoming Passover holiday to control the country's coronavirus outbreak, but offered citizens some hope by saying he expects to lift widespread restrictions after the week-long festival.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday a complete lockdown over the upcoming Passover holiday to control the country's coronavirus outbreak, but offered citizens some hope by saying he expects to lift widespread restrictions after the week-long festival.
Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday mass without public audience
Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday Mass without the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, which he said should focus people's attention on what's most important, despite heavy hearts — using one's life to serve others.
Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday Mass without the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, which he said should focus people's attention on what's most important, despite heavy hearts — using one's life to serve others.
Social distancing and coronavirus fears make for a brand-new Holy Week experience for many worshippers
The coronavirus pandemic has forced religious organizations of all different beliefs and denominations to adjust the way they are marking one of the holiest weeks on the calendar.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced religious organizations of all different beliefs and denominations to adjust the way they are marking one of the holiest weeks on the calendar.
Second priest serving Diocese of Brooklyn dies of coronavirus
The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced the death of Father Gioacchino Basile as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Father Basile is the second priest serving the Diocese of Brooklyn to die as a result of the pandemic.
The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced the death of Father Gioacchino Basile as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Father Basile is the second priest serving the Diocese of Brooklyn to die as a result of the pandemic.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
NYC Schools Chancellor: Remote learning will continue through Spring Recess
According to an statement by the New York City Department of Education, remote learning will continue for students and teachers through Spring Recess, which was originally scheduled for April 9 through April 17.
According to an statement by the New York City Department of Education, remote learning will continue for students and teachers through Spring Recess, which was originally scheduled for April 9 through April 17.
Bishop T.D. Jakes
On April 12, Bishop T. D. Jakes and religious leaders from across the country will take part in a livestream religious service at TDJakes.org.
On April 12, Bishop T. D. Jakes and religious leaders from across the country will take part in a livestream religious service at TDJakes.org.