Live

In Pictures

Gallery

Easter around the world

Pope Benedict XVI led cardinals and bishops across St Peter's Square in the Vatican City on Easter Sunday, before addressing tens of thousands of people [AFP]
Pope Benedict XVI led cardinals and bishops across St Peter's Square in the Vatican City on Easter Sunday, before addressing tens of thousands of people [AFP]
12 Apr 2009
The pope called for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation, and told the "Urbi et Orbi" (City and the World) to keep hope in times of economic difficulty [AFP]
The pope called for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation, and told the "Urbi et Orbi" (City and the World) to keep hope in times of economic difficulty [AFP]
Advertisement
Good Friday, which Christians mark as the date of the crucifixion of Jesus, was celebrated with re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross in the Ivory Coast [AFP]
Good Friday, which Christians mark as the date of the crucifixion of Jesus, was celebrated with re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross in the Ivory Coast [AFP]
Penitents took part in the procession of El Descendimiento brotherhood in Cordoba, southern Spain [Reuters]
Penitents took part in the procession of El Descendimiento brotherhood in Cordoba, southern Spain [Reuters]
In Brazil, two 165kg chocolate eggs filled with 3,705 small candies were sold for $6,700 each [AFP]
In Brazil, two 165kg chocolate eggs filled with 3,705 small candies were sold for $6,700 each [AFP]
More than 60 people walked 160km on a pilgrimage to the Holy Island in the United Kingdom to mark Easter [GALLO/GETTY]
More than 60 people walked 160km on a pilgrimage to the Holy Island in the United Kingdom to mark Easter [GALLO/GETTY]
During a traditional feet washing ceremony in the town of Arbil in northern Iraq, a priest kissed the feet of school boys visiting the church [AFP]
During a traditional feet washing ceremony in the town of Arbil in northern Iraq, a priest kissed the feet of school boys visiting the church [AFP]
Advertisement
Actors in Valle del Cauca in Colombia portrayed the Bible story of how Jesus was beaten, mocked and crowned with thorns before being crucified [AFP]
Actors in Valle del Cauca in Colombia portrayed the Bible story of how Jesus was beaten, mocked and crowned with thorns before being crucified [AFP]
A polar bear at the Buenos Aires zoo in Argentina was treated to a Easter bunny toy stuffed with food [Reuters]
A polar bear at the Buenos Aires zoo in Argentina was treated to a Easter bunny toy stuffed with food [Reuters]
More from Gallery

In Pictures: World Press Photo 2021 winners

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES - FIRST PRIZE, SINGLE: Fatima and her son prepare a fishing net on a boat in Khor Omeira bay, Yemen, on February 12, 2020. [Pablo Tosco, Argentina]

In Pictures: Inside China’s gymnastics training school

Young gymnasts train at the Li Xiaoshuang Gymnastics School. They are among the latest recruits to China's notoriously demanding state sports system. [Nicolas Asfouri/AFP]

In Pictures: Protests rage in US city over killing of Black man

Protesters confront state troopers, National Guard members and other law enforcement officers following the killing of Daunte Wright. [Nick Pfosi/Reuters]

In Pictures: Muslims start Ramadan under the shadow of pandemic

Muslims gather for prayers during the start of the holy month of Ramadan at the Al Akbar Mosque in Surabaya, Indonesia. [Juni Kriswanto/AFP]
Most Read

US imposes new sanctions on Russia, expels diplomats

The United States has for weeks raised the prospect of more sanctions against Russia, lead by President Vladimir Putin, for alleged election meddling and the hacking of federal agencies [File: Mikhail Metzel/The Associated Press]

Is China really about to invade Taiwan?

Taiwan is stepping up its preparedness as it faces an escalating number of incursions into its airspace by Chinese aircraft [Ritchie B Tongo/EPA]

Russia ‘threatening Ukraine with destruction’, Kyiv says

Fears are mounting over an imminent escalation in the long-simmering conflict in eastern Ukraine, where government forces have battled pro-Russian separatists since 2014 [File: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters]

Greek, Turkish foreign ministers clash at press conference

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias gestures as he talks during a joint media statement with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, right [Burhan Ozbilici/AP Photo]