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Poway Shooting Latest In Series of Attacks On Places Of Worship

Kyle Fox, 4, and his father Brady Fox hold a sign at a Sunday vigil held to support the Chabad of Poway synagogue. A teenager opened fire at the synagogue near San Diego on Saturday, killing one and injuring three others. Denis Poroy/AP hide caption

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Religion

Poway Shooting Latest In Series of Attacks On Places Of Worship

April 28, 2019 • Over the past few months shootings and bombings have targeted churches, mosques and synagogues spanning three continents.

The Key To Cracking Easter Feasts? It's All In The Eggs

Eggs dyed blood red at the center of the Greek Easter treat known as tsoureki paschalino. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe via Getty Images hide caption

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The Salt

The Key To Cracking Easter Feasts? It's All In The Eggs

April 15, 2017 • In the spring, a cook's fancy turns to thoughts of eggs. They're everywhere at Easter, in breads and pies and children's baskets. Eggs can inspire sugary treats and offer hidden surprises.

In Easter Address, Pope Condemns Violence Against Christians

Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing at the end of the Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, on Sunday. Alessandra Tarantino/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

In Easter Address, Pope Condemns Violence Against Christians

April 5, 2015 • Francis, in his annual Urbi et Orbi message, decried the bloodshed in Africa and the Middle East. He also expressed hope for the framework deal on Iran's nuclear program.

On Good Friday, Christians Reflect; 'God Is By Your Side,' Pope Says

Christian pilgrims carried wooden crosses along the Via Dolorosa during the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem's old city today (April 22, 2011). Gali Tibbon/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

On Good Friday, Christians Reflect; 'God Is By Your Side,' Pope Says

April 22, 2011 • In Jerusalem, thousands of pilgrims have walked the Via Dolorosa — "way of suffering" — that Christ followed to his crucifixion. And around the world, Christians are preparing for Easter Sunday, which marks the resurrection.

Jackie Northam in Jerusalem

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