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

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Published April 5, 2026 at 7:36 AM CDT

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

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