Authorities named the group April 22 and said 24 people had been arrested in connection with eight bombings that left at least 290 people dead and more than 500 injured.
Massive Sri Lanka Easter bombings traced to little-known group
Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter
As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ’s resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and peace, Pope Francis said before giving his Easter blessing.
USCCB president decries terrorist bombings of Sri Lanka churches, hotels
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops termed as “a great evil” the Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka targeting the country’s minority Christian community as worshippers packed three churches.
At Easter the stones of sin, despair are rolled away, pope says at vigil
As individuals and as a church, it can be tempting to dwell on mistakes, failures and sins that block the fullness of life, but Easter is the proclamation that the Lord is victorious and his love will triumph, Pope Francis said.
Solitary confinement in U.S. prisons qualifies today as torture
The federal Justice Department report April 3 on prison conditions in Alabama told of “a high level of violence that is too common, cruel, of an unusual nature and pervasive.”
‘Their Calvary was lengthy’: Pope’s Stations recall those exploited
Recalling Jesus’ death on the cross, Pope Francis led thousands on Good Friday in reflecting on the crosses of loneliness, fear and betrayal that crucify countless men, women and children in the world.
Priest says outsiders caused riots that led to death in Northern Ireland
Lyra McKee, an independent journalist, was shot and killed Holy Thursday evening, while she covered a riot Londonderry, just on the border with the Irish Republic.
South Sudan’s Christian leaders say papal kiss is message of Easter
Pope Francis’ surprise kiss on the feet of South Sudanese political leaders is the message of Easter, the country’s Christian leaders said in a joint Easter message.