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Pope Francis tours St. Peter’s Square in his popemobile.

Pope Francis emerges from convalescence on Easter, delights crowd

The Pope stopped occasionally to bless babies brought up to him, a scene that was common in the past but unthinkable just a few weeks ago as he fought for his life.

Pope Francis had a brief private meeting with US Vice President JD Vance.

JD Vance meets Pope Francis at the Vatican on Easter Sunday

US Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis to exchange Easter greetings.

  • Nicole Winfield
German theologian and pacifist Dietrich Bonhoeffer challenged the Nazi regime in Germany.

When the Nazis hanged a theologian at Easter

Let us remember an Easter in Germany 80 years ago, and the killing of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

  • Simon Smart
Jade McLoney and Andrew Tremschnig said the lack of other campers made for a quieter experience.

No-show campers leave sites empty over bumper Easter weekend

Campsites are half-full, despite being fully booked online, as Victorians reserve spots and don’t show up.

  • Brittany Busch
Oyster farmer and Shoalhaven Quality Assurance program coordinator Anthony Munn at his oyster shed at Greenwell Point.

It should be the busiest time of year for Shoalhaven oyster farmers. A sewage spill forced them to close

Some businesses were able to remain open this week selling oysters harvested a few weeks ago or reselling oysters from other estuaries.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Patrons enjoying lunch on Good Friday at the Union Hotel in Windsor.

Coffee and croissants easier to find as Good Friday has cafes buzzing

A decade ago it would have been challenging to find a spot for coffee or brunch on a public holiday, but a growing number of cafes are opening over the Easter weekend.

  • Hannah Kennelly
The venue is designed to capture the morning commuter crowd crossing the Kangaroo Point Bridge.

What’s open this Easter long weekend in Brisbane

Looking to fill your Easter break with food and drink? These cafés and restaurants are open for business all weekend long.

  • Kristen Camp and Neesha Sinnya
Bronte, people enjoying the warm weather.

More summer weather is coming this autumn, but not everyone’s looking forward to it

Experts say a warmer-than-average April means there are more beach days to come. But will the sun linger long enough to bless our long weekend with good weather?

  • Kayla Olaya
Luke Alexandrou and James Leys are the fourth generation in their family to contribute to the Western District display at the Royal Easter Show.

Meet the 22-year-old farmers entering this 125-year-old competition

Cousins Luke Leys and James Alexandrou are the fourth generation in their family to work on the Sydney Royal Easter Show regional displays.

  • Frances Howe

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