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Sri Lanka mourns a fearless defender of Tamil rights Bishop Rayappu Joseph risked his life by standing up for the rights of his oppressed people Bishop Rayappu Joseph lights an oil lamp during the launch in 2016 of ‘A Living Hero’, a book about his life. (Photo: UCA News reporter) Outspoken Bishop Rayappu Joseph was an untiring advocate of Tamil rights and justice during Sri Lanka’s civil war and post-war years. Thousands were killed and disappeared during the 26-year war that ended in 2009 when the army defeated Tamil rebels. Both sides were accused of serious human rights violations....

Christians mark second Easter under COVID lockdown Millions around the world celebrated a second Easter under coronavirus restrictions. Pope Francis marked the occasion with Italy under a strict lockdown. Read DW for more. Pope Francis celebrates Easter Mass at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Pope Francis called for Catholics to stay hopeful in his Easter Sunday address, calling vaccines an "essential tool" in ending the pandemic. The pontiff and urged the swift rollout of coronavirus shots to the world's poorest countries. "The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic...

news Christians mark second Easter under COVID lockdown dw.com 1 hour ago dw.com Millions around the world celebrated a second Easter under coronavirus restrictions. Pope Francis marked the occasion with Italy under a strict lockdown. Read DW for more. © Filippo Monteforte/REUTERS Pope Francis celebrates Easter Mass at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Pope Francis called for Catholics to stay hopeful in his Easter Sunday address, calling vaccines an "essential tool" in ending the pandemic. The pontiff and urged the swift rollout of coronavirus shots to the world's poor...

Sri Lanka Christians honour Easter victims, issue fresh warning

COLOMBO, March 7 — The leader of Sri Lanka’s Catholics demanded that the government find the perpetrators of deadly Easter attacks two years ago, as black-clad worshippers held silent protests outside the capital’s churches today. No one has been prosecuted over the bombings at three...