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Monday, April 13, 1998 Published at 19:59 GMT 20:59 UK
Special Report
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Christians celebrate Easter
Millions of Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. One of the Holy Week's most important moments comes when the Pope conducts mass for thousands at the Vatican. |
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Priest killed by 'poisoned chalice'
Easter in Colombia has been marked by a series of attacks aimed at the Catholic church. Two people have died and several others were seriously ill after drinking gifts of poisoned wine. |
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Passion on parade
Semana Santa may be a religious festival but for most of the week solemnity is not the keynote. |
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The Jewish Passover
Easter weekend is also Passover (Pesach) weekend - a Jewish festival which mixes joyful celebration with a time to remember past sorrows. |
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Harnessed for Easter
It is the annual Harness Horse Parade which brings together more than 300 of the world's finest horse and carts on Easter Monday. |
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