Pope Francis leads Easter Mass calls for Gaza cease-fire
Pope Francis presided over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square before about 60,000 worshippers and urged a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, a Gaza cease-fire, and humanitarian access. He noted the global crises, highlighted Ukraine and Gaza, and urged calm as he recovers from winter respiratory issues. A wind toppled a religious icon as he greeted supporters in his popemobile. In Jerusalem, Easter at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher drew far fewer pilgrims amid the Israel Gaza war.
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State lawmakers push public school chaplains in several states
Lawmakers in more than a dozen states propose legislation to allow spiritual chaplains in public schools citing mental health support and staff retention. Critics warn of proselytizing and lack of safeguards, while supporters cite tradition and religious freedom as drivers of the movement.
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