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Euronews • April 6, 2026 08:12

In Portugal, bikers join Father Avelino for Easter blessing

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In Sintra, Father Avelino leads an Easter motorbike parade, taking the traditional compasso blessing to the streets and uniting bikers in faith.

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Sat 14:22 - Middle East Eye

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Sun 09:33 - France 24

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Sun 13:46 - Euronews

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Christian Lebanese families displaced as they celebrate Easter

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15:49

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19:30

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15:01

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13:36

Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime

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06:01

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05:36

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BBC Headlines

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Archbishop to pray for Middle East peace in first Easter sermon

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11:52

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France 24

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Sky News (UK)

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15:51

Baby among three killed after tree topples during Easter egg hunt

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The Hill

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15:19

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UN News All

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Washington Examiner

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