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US forces rescue pilot from Iran mission
“A US. Air Force officer who, along with another crew member, ejected from a jet shot down in Iran on Friday was rescued by US forces Sunday morning. President Trump announced the rescue on social media, calling it, quote, one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history.”
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Global oil prices surge despite domestic supply
“Oil is a globally priced commodity, so even though we won't have a physical shortage here because we've got Canada for heavy oil and we produce our own, the reality is that the price is global and there's a real physical shortage. And so we don't escape that price impact, and that translates to what it costs a refiner to buy the crude and therefore what you pay for gasoline at the pump.”
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Jerusalem Easter celebrations face extreme security restrictions
“This Easter, only about a dozen priests were praying inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where it's believed Jesus died and was resurrected. Auxiliary Bishop William Schomali says holy places without pilgrims is like a body without soul, and he urged politicians to choose the way of peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation.”
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Pope Leo calls for global peace and resilience
“Thousands gathered in front of St. Peter's Basilica for Mass where Pope Leo led his Easter message with a prayer, offering a reminder of faith and continuity for Christians around the world. The Pope also called for peace and urged the world not to grow numb to war and suffering.”
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Archbishop Sarah Mullally urges Middle East ceasefire
“In this, her first Easter sermon since becoming spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans, Sarah Mullally pleaded for an end to, quote, the violence and destruction in the Middle East. She added, may all people of the region receive the peace, justice, and freedom they long for.”