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The new pope's inaugural Easter observance is overshadowed by ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Published Apr 4, 2026, 9:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff. The ongoing Middle East war has cast a pall over the most important date in the Christian calendar, tempering celebrations and drawing international concern.
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The South Carolina Gamecocks face the UCLA Bruins in the NCAA women’s championship in Phoenix, with South Carolina chasing its fourth title since 2017. The game is scheduled...
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US President Donald Trump did not pause his polarizing rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran. The message drew criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill...
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OPEC+ agreed Sunday to increase oil production quotas once more. The group warned that repairing energy facilities, such as those damaged in the Middle East war, is costly...
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Fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula will compete against Yuliia Starodubtseva in the Charleston Open final Sunday, aiming for her second singles title of the WTA season. The match is scheduled...
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The Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation will host a High Stakes Cash Bingo event on April 11 at its Schnecksville campus to raise funds for student scholarships. The...
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PennDOT crews will start multiple road maintenance and construction projects in Lehigh County in early April 2026, including nighttime lane closures on I-78. The schedule also includes brush...
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