Mikael Fälthammar, who grew up in the Church of Sweden and planned to become a priest there, now serves in an Orthodox parish in Gothenburg, reflecting increasing interest in Orthodox congregations across Sweden.
Israel lifted restrictions on Jerusalem's holy sites on Thursday, allowing worship to resume after nearly six weeks of war with Iran, as the conflict sparked by the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader continues to escalate regionally and globally.
Elaborate costumes, blaring music, and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island on Monday as the annual Fanti Carnival celebrated its Afro-Brazilian roots. Meanwhile, Easter processions across Lagos this year resonated more deeply as participants grappled with rising prices and job insecurity.
Paula White-Cain, Donald Trump's personal spiritual adviser, compared the former president's life to that of Jesus Christ during an Easter lunch event at the White House, sparking immediate backlash from religious and political figures.