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AS we celebrate Easter – a time of renewal and redemption – we are reminded of the powerful acts of forgiveness and reconciliation at the heart of the Christian faith. On our beautiful island of Saipan, three individuals have experienced journeys of forgiveness that can inspire us all. …

From local Saipan Facebook groups, Speak Up CNMI and Speak Up Taotao CNMI, a few wise voices among us offer insights into these powerful, though often challenging, processes of forgiveness and reconciliation. From Rudolfo Hermosilla Jr. we learn that “Forgiveness is a journey, not a one-time …

POPE Francis has written a letter to Catholics of the Holy Land, released by the Vatican on March 27 in various languages, including Arabic. Dear brothers and sisters, For some time, you have daily been in my thoughts and prayers. Now, on the eve of this Easter that for you is so overshadowed by th…

(TNS) — Easter is a time of celebration, marked by religious traditions infused with the colorful spring season. Central to this holiday’s traditions are Easter eggs. The eggs symbolize new beginnings, tracing back to ancient spring festivals, History reports, and for Christians, these eggs are a p…