Pope Francis broke with centuries of tradition to livestream Easter Sunday mass to those suffering in the solitude of a coronavirus lockdown that forced the world's Catholics to improvise on their holiest day.

The 83-year-old pontiff spoke to the world's 1.3 billion Catholics from a hauntingly empty Saint Paul's Cathedral at a ceremony attended by just a handful of priests and a small choir that was spaced out across the marble floor.

The pandemic raging outsides the Vatican's locked gates has killed more than 109,000 people and left billions confined to their homes.

The pope's message was livestreamed for the first time -- a bow to technology in the face of a new illness that has changed the shape of society and altered the way religion

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Council working to repair iconic Manchester Bee sculpture after vandals saw off its head

The council says it will look to repair one of the iconic Manchester Bee sculptures after its head was sawn off by yobs.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Volunteer to Deliver Meals in L.A. Amid Coronavirus Crisis (Exclusive)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are wasting no time in starting to volunteer in their new city of residence. ET confirms the couple joined Project Angel Food to deliver meals on Wednesday in West Hollywood, California, to 20 clients living with critical illnesses.

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17 bodies found piled up in nursing home, reports claim

NEW YORK - At least seventeen bodies of coronavirus victims were reportedly discovered jammed into a make-shift nursing home morgue in Andover, New Jersey.

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NEW YORK - Seventeen bodies were reportedly discovered jammed into a nursing home morgue in Andover, New Jersey during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle deliver meals in Los Angeles amidst the Coronavirus pandemic

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are doing their bit to serve the needy during Coronavirus pandemic. According to ET, the former royal couple joined Project Angel Food on Wednesday to deliver meals to 20 families living in California with critical illnesses. Richard Ayoub, the executive director of Project Angel Food revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle first volunteered on Easter Sunday and asked to volunteer again on Wednesday. "They told us they heard our drivers were overloaded and wanted to volunteer to lighten the drivers' workload," he told the portal.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Volunteer to Deliver Meals in L.A. Amid Coronavirus Crisis (Exclusive)

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Family advocates for plasma donations after father’s coronavirus-related death

A Central Florida family is speaking out after their loved one died from COVID-19 before he could get plasma treatment to help fight the virus.

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A much-loved pregnant nurse has died in hospital after contracting coronavirus - but her baby has been saved

A much-loved pregnant nurse has died in hospital after contracting coronavirus - but her baby has been saved.

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Andrea Bocelli's lone Easter Sunday concert scores YouTube record

LOS ANGELES — Andrea Bocelli’s solo Easter concert in a deserted Milan cathedral has scored a record as the most watched classical music concert on YouTube.

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‘More than 2.8 million people’ watched Andrea Bocelli’s Easter performance live

More than 2.8 million people tuned in to watch Andrea Bocelli’s Music For Hope performance live on Easter Sunday, according to organisers.

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Video shows large crowd gathered at Brevard County park amid Florida’s stay-at-home order

TITUSVILLE, Fla. – During the statewide stay-at-home order, you won’t find an open parking lot at a Brevard County beach, but video taken on the Indian River Lagoon shows Parrish Park was packed on Easter Sunday.

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Toronto Loblaws mistakenly left open Easter Sunday

A Toronto man was in for a surprise after he says a Forest Hill Loblaws that was meant to be closed on Easter Sunday was left open.

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Lizzo finally gets to twerk on Tory Lanez’s live after Diddy stopped her: ‘No discrimination’

Tory Lanez gave Lizzo the chance to twerk on his Quarantine Radio this week after Diddy received backlash for stopping her on his Instagram live.

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Which Mariah Carey Quarantine Performance Will Always Be Your Favorite? Vote!

Mariah Carey has been letting her vocals soar freely throughout quarantine to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Emancipation of Mimi. But of all the tracks she's brought back for special performances, which one is your favorite?

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Lockdown! What lockdown? Police called to reports of 1,008 parties in Greater Manchester over Easter weekend

Police were called to 1,008 reports of people having house parties and other gatherings across Greater Manchester in apparent defiance of the national coronavirus lockdown across the Easter weekend.

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Mississippi deputy, wife among tornado victims, officer 'left this world a hero' shielding wife from storm

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office said Paula Ainsworth and her husband, Deputy Robert Ainsworth, were killed in their home when the deadly storms moved across the state (FOX News via Facebook/Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)

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Pregnant Katy Perry hints she’s launching a Las Vegas residency in fan Q&A

A PREGNANT Katy Perry hinted she might be launching a Las Vegas residency while answering some of her fans' questions on Facebook Live. The American Idol judge is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom later this year.

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Katy Perry hints she’s plotting Las Vegas residency for after lockdown

Katy Perry looks set to bounce back after the coronavirus lockdown, after hinting at a new Las Vegas residency show.

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Kylie Jenner shows off mum Kris' huge guest room with queen-sized bunk beds and TVs

Kylie Jenner has showcased her momager Kris' enormous guest room with six queen sized beds in Palm Springs.

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Downingtown woman, 30, accused of stabbing mother multiple times on Easter Sunday

Alexis L. Wilson, 30, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, possessing the instrument of crime and related charges. (Chester County District Attorney’s Office)

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Jennifer Lopez Rocked a Sheer Tunic and Tiny White Bikini for Easter Sunday

Jennifer Lopez rocked a sheer, sexy linen tunic over a bright white bikini for her at-home Easter Sunday look. Lopez accessorized the casual ensemble with gold jewelry, a fresh face, and a messy bun.

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Diddy Responds to Fans Who Think He Fat-Shamed Lizzo on Easter

Earlier today, Glamour reported that Sean "Diddy" Combs hosted a on Instagram Live Sunday, April 12 to raise money for relief efforts. Artists like Lizzo, and even his ex took part.

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Eleven small wildfires in B.C. on Easter weekend, but most quickly doused

The BC Wildfire Service lists the fire danger rating across most of the province as low to moderate but firefighters in several regions still had a busy Easter weekend.

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Joanna Gaines shares heartwarming images of her kids on Easter... after posting hilarious clip

She shared a hilarious video of an at home book signing for Magnolia Table, Volume 2 with husbandChip Gaines and their five children.And two days later, Joanna Gaines shared a sweet snap of three of her kids Duke, Emmie and Crew on Easter Sunday as they stayed home.The 41-year-old former HGTV star and cookbook author shared the heartwarming images and video amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. So cute:Joanna Gaines shared a sweet snap of three of her kids Duke, Emmie and Crew on Easter Sunday as they stayed home on SundayJoanna and Chip, 45, have five children: Drake, 15, Ella, 13, Duke 11, Emmie, 10, and Crew, 21 months.In the Easter Sunday snap, Duke and Emmie cradled bunnies while Crew held on to a rock.

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Mariah Carey dedicates emotional Easter performance to coronavirus medical workers

Mariah Carey gave a special performance on Easter Sunday that she dedicated to medical workers and first responders treating patients with coronavirus. The artist was on hand to help Pastor Joel Osteen conduct a virtual celebration of the holiday as people far and wide were forced to stay inside and not see their families in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.

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Diddy labelled a ‘hypocrite’ after shutting down Lizzo’s twerking during coronavirus fundraiser

Diddy found himself coming under fire from fans online after hosting his coronavirus fundraiser Dance-A-Thon on Instagram.

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Vote For Your Favorite Song From Andrea Bocelli’s Easter Concert at Milan’s Duomo

From inside an empty Duomo di Milano, Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli, joined by an organ player, crooned his fans around the world with a YouTube Livestream performance on Easter Sunday (April 12).

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Andrea Bocelli’s Easter concert draws more than 26 million YouTube views

Andrea Bocelli’s concert at an empty Duomo of Milan has had over 26 million views since it streamed live on Easter Sunday, Fox News confirmed on Monday.

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Health officials to update on latest COVID-19 measures in Manitoba

Health officials will update Manitobans on the latest COVID-19 measures in the province Monday.

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Premier Brian Pallister to update on latest COVID-19 measures in Manitoba

Premier Brian Pallister will update Manitobans on the latest COVID-19 measures in the province Monday.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Reunites With 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert' Cast For Coronavirus Relief

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber joined the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar Live on Easter Sunday (April 12) to raise money for The Actor's Fund's coronavirus relief program.Appearing on digital Broadway talk show Stars in the House, the legendary composer reflected on the unique origins of the Biblical musical. "When Tim Rice came up with the idea of writing about the last seven days of the life of Christ, nobody thought that it could remotely work as a theater show," Webber told host Seth Rudetsky.

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Man bled to death in Airdrie street following Easter Sunday "disturbance"

A MAN who bled to death in an Airdrie street on Easter Sunday after allegedly being stabbed has been named locally as Peter Mcelroy.

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Diddy Explains Why He Interrupted Lizzo's Twerking During His Instagram Live Dance-a-Thon

Scuse me, Diddy? Fans questioned Sean "Diddy" Combs over the weekend after he intervened in Lizzo's performance during his Instagram Live dance-a-thon fundraiser. On Sunday, the rapper held the dance-a-thon on his Instagram account to fundraise money toward coronavirus relief efforts and in support of healthcare organizations and workers in medically underserved communities.

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Michelle Obama Sent the Easter Message We All Need to Hear During This Pandemic

Michelle Obama knows that what the world needs now is comfort. Many of us are quarantined inside our homes or on the front lines doing the work considered essential for keeping our communities afloat.

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Farrah Abraham Dyes Her Dog Purple For Easter Outing With Daughter, Sophia In Matching Outfits

Farrah Abraham and family showed off their bright threads on Easter Sunday, as seen in new photos! The former Teen Mom OG star, 28, held hands with her daughter Sophia, 11, as they took a stroll in LA with their white Pomeranian, Cupcake on April 12. The mother-daughter duo were twinning (a trend for them, lately!) in head-to-toe tie dye looks.

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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen share inspiring Easter message to fans: 'A day filled with love'

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen remained a united front this past Easter Sunday. The couple posted a moving message to fans on their social media accounts about the meaning of the holiday as the world faces uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Andrea Bocelli Performs Live From Milan Cathedral on Easter Sunday

Though many are unable to gather for Easter Sunday as the novel coronavirus continues, Italian music icon Andrea Bocelli aimed to spread a message of hope to Italy and the world by performing a live concert. By invitation of the City and of the Duomo cathedral of Milan, Bocelli gave a solo performance titled "Andrea Bocelli: Music for Hope" in Italy that was live-streamed worldwide on YouTube.

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Six more coronavirus patients have died at the Royal Bolton Hospital

Six more coronavirus patients have died at the Royal Bolton hospital, the NHS announced today.

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Westworld star Thandie Newton is getting creative during the COVID-19 lockdown, by taking to her car to record lines for the show.

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Diddy Shuts Down Lizzo’s Twerking During Instagram Live On Easter Sunday And Fans Get Upset

Things got a little awkward on Easter Sunday when Lizzo started showing off her moves on Diddy’s Instagram Live. The 50-year-old music producer and artist was hosting the “world’s biggest dance-a-thon” on his account in an effort to raise money to benefit healthcare workers in underserved areas amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Lisa Vanderpump, 59, Rocks Easter Bunny Ears Looks Half Her Age In New Selfie

Lisa Vanderpump sent blessings to her millions of followers on Easter Sunday. The Bravo veteran, 59, posed for a closeup selfie in a new post on Instagram, where she modeled a cute bunny filter with pink ears and a sparkling nose. LVP showed off her stunning blue eyes and amazing complexion in the new snap.

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Things got a little awkward on Easter Sunday when Lizzo started showing off her moves on Diddy's Instagram Live. The 50-year-old music producer and artist was hosting the «world's biggest dance-a-thon» on his account in an effort to raise money to benefit healthcare workers in underserved areas amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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Victoria Beckham shares adorable never-before-seen photo of Harper at Easter

© Beretta/Sims/Shutterstock Victoria Beckham went on a trip down memory lane on Easter Sunday as she dug out old family photos. The former Spice Girl delighted fans after sharing a sweet throwback photo on Instagram of Harper as a toddler, which had been taken during an Easter egg hunt in the garden. In the picture, Harper was dressed in a pretty white dress and had a pink bow in her hair as she clutched onto a giant chocolate egg. Fans were quick to react to the photo, with one commenting: "This is the cutest picture," while another wrote: "I don't usually comment on posts, but this is beyond adorable." A third observed: "She is the image of you in this picture."

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Andrea Bocelli delivers moving Easter Sunday concert from empty Milan cathedral

Opera superstar Andrea Bocelli wowed fans worldwide by performing a special solo concert at the empty Duomo cathedral in Milan, Italy on Easter Sunday.

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Covid-19 community group delivers Easter eggs to every child in Bothwell and Uddingston

A group of volunteers safely delivered over 4000 chocolate eggs to every child in Bothwell and Uddingston on Easter Sunday.

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Three police officers assaulted after serious crash 'takes out six cars' - driver arrested for breaking lockdown rules

Three police officers were assaulted after a 'serious' road traffic smash in Tameside.

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Millie Mackintosh shares sweet video of unborn baby girl moving and kicking as she counts down to due date

Millie Mackintosh has shared an incredible video of her unborn baby daughter moving around inside the womb. While celebrating Easter Sunday in isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 30 year old took to her Instagram Stories to show off her little girl's party trick.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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