The 30-metre-high landmark was illuminated be dressed as a doctor in thanks to medical workers during the coronavirus crisis.

Christ the Redeemer statue illuminated as medical worker in Rio

Churches across the country will be broadcasting services digitally during Holy Week due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Churches mark Palm Sunday with virtual services

There will be 420 projects being worked on across the country from Good Friday to Easter Monday, disrupting services on major routes.

In 2017 the scheme faced criticism from the Archbishop of Canterbury after the word "Easter" was dropped from their branding.


The president joined crowds on the South Lawn of the White House.

Today is our warmest Easter Monday recorded - and temperatures will continue to climb as the weekend draws to a close.

A mother and her children, a brother and sister, and a married couple have been confirmed among the eight British Sri Lanka attack victims.

After highs of 25C (77F) on Good Friday and 26C (79F) on Saturday, Sunday looks set to make the Easter weekend one of the warmest on record.

The top temperature could reach 26 Celsius, which would set a new record for Easter Sunday.

Authorities say no group has come forward to claim responsibility for the attacks. 

Most of the UK will enjoy clear skies until Easter Monday, with the thermometer hitting 27C.

The Queen handed out the Maundy money to 93 men and women - one for each of her 93 years.

VisitEngland survey found millions are planning a UK overnight holiday trip this Easter weekend - boosting the economy by  £1.8 billion

Pope Francis has called for peace in a world marked by conflict, in his Easter message, highlighting the especially the "carnage" in Syria.

Easter Sunday and April Fool's Day fell on the same day for the first time since 1956 this weekend - and there were some great pranks.