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At a historic church in Jerusalem, the shadow of war looms over yet another Easter

NPR

Published April 5, 2026 at 8:36 AM EDT

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre has endured many wars at Easter. This year, as it faces another one, pilgrims have stayed away.