This Sunday will in some sense be remembered as an Easter amid the ashes, as Christians from Louisiana to the Il de la Cite, the island where Notre Dame Cathedral sits surrounded by the Seine River, take refuge in the hope of resurrection.
As Pastor Harry Richard watched the flames consume Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral on Tuesday, his soul swirled with emotions.
Just two weeks earlier, on April 2, Richard's own church, Greater Union Baptist Church in Opelousas, Louisiana, was set ablaze. It was one of three predominantly black churches in the area that were intentionally burned down, according to police. "My heart bled for them as much as it did for my own congregation," said Richard of the Parisians devastated by the damage to their 850-year-old cathedral.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Notre Dame Easter services moved to Parisian church hit by arson just last monthNotreDame Easter services moved to Parisian church hit by arson just last month
Read more »
What every Easter charcuterie board should includeThere is something insanely gorgeous about a well-placed selection of meats and cheeses, and it's even better when it's color-coordinated.
Read more »
AP PHOTOS: Easter egg painting tradition alive in GermanyELSTERHEIDE, Germany (AP) — A small Slavic minority in eastern Germany is keeping alive a long, intricate tradition of hand-painted Easter eggs that's been passed down by Sorbian families for...
Read more »
There Were A Lot Of Easter Eggs In The 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8 PremiereThe Interesting “Game Of Thrones” Details You Might Have Missed In The Season 8 Premiere
Read more »
An Easter-weekend travel special, on our daily podcastA look at planes, trains and automobiles around the world
Read more »