IN BRIEF: What we know about incident at gunpowder factory in Russia’s Kazan

The incident left a man dead, while two people had been injured

Orthodox Easter celebrated across Africa with night services and various events

African countries marked Orthodox Easter with various events in Tanzania, the Central African Republic, Mali, Madagascar, and others

Church leader speaks with Russian cosmonauts on ISS (VIDEO)

Patriarch Kirill spoke with Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) via video link

Roscosmos delivers Holy Fire from Jerusalem to Moscow (VIDEOS)

The Holy Fire was delivered from Jerusalem to Moscow ahead of Orthodox Easter

Fire in residential building in Moscow Region kills one, leaves two injured

A spokesperson for the Emergencies Ministry says that firefighting and rescue operations are ongoing

FACTBOX: Orthodox Easter

In 2025, the holiday falls on the same date for both Orthodox Christians and Catholics