Unity and the best of society. American held welcome pope francis has said a live streamed easter mass as the worlds 1300000000 catholics civil rights holiday under lockdown but it is traditional it will be a message to what he called this years easter of so he spoke in front of a small audience in some pages basilica instead of the 10s of thousands who normally gathered in the Square Francis called for Global Solidarity in fighting the coronavirus the pontiff also appealed for debt relief for poor countries and cease fires in all conflicts. Lets cross now to. Religious Affairs Correspondent martin what issues did the pope touch on in his speech. Clearly we have got a problem that will come back to martin if we can well its not just the pope for whom the coronavirus has forced a dramatic we think of face to celebrations but for christians of all denominations so lets take a look at how theyre marking a holy day lord jesus we love you today this texas church holds more than 16000. 00 worshippers this easter however its only jolie steam and if you have his team with a preacher wont let that get in his way or that they could that youre bigger than a virus and bigger than fear bigger than anything this fight to stop i think you did today lord it is a victory day. For special times call for special measures even the choir at Lakewood Church is working from home today with most of the United States on lockdown steen had to turn this years Easter Service into a virtual one with some prominent support. High Lakewood Community im mariah carey and im so glad i could join you this easter we find ourselves in a unique time in history where we can celebrate together in person and im grateful that so many of us are staying home and staying safe. Staying home is the directive that is also being strictly observed in the heart of jerusalems old city only a handful of priests attended mass at the church of the holy self occur to a place where christians believe jesus was crucified and resurrected. The. In this south korean capital seoul which is not under lockdown worshipers could attend easter mass in person while maintaining a safe distance. For congregations across the globe the coronavirus epidemic has added a major challenge to easter celebrations here in the french city of yall only those living at the church site were able to attend the easter vigil. The. Her they did but despite all the challenges this colombian priest believes the situation also has a Positive Side because of coronavirus aris yoko allowed just recently began connecting online with parishioners at home. But its come although it seems difficult i think its a renewal of the church not only for us priests but for the families themselves who have met again in this whole the time goes on to. Well this easter pews in many churches around the world will remain empty preachers like mohi so quite loud will continue to spread their messages one stream at a time to come to you well lets cross now to the. Religious Affairs Correspondent not what issues did the pope touch on in his address. The dress was remarkably remarkably broad i mean he dealt with anything from been a swiss terrorism enough. Weapons hand gomers you know the gern of iris i mean essentially that over all. These we are actually faced with got to gori called them and of solidarity and care care for each other and things like that and particle which you mention as well against here and then again by the us are things that actually stand there regularly against the idea of solidarity and in the case of the church mercy so he called essentially for a stall and it meant to return to you know an interest or any to prevail aging the care for the other for each other. Not in the church still has a lot of authority and is a big presence in the lives of catholics around the world how has it used to help stem the corona virus outbreak. I mean the church from the vatican to different parishes has been you know has been essentially in line with the political demands for the bulk of the mounds being made of quarantining distancing etc so theres a reason why we see Easter Sunday we see churches empty at the very same time the fact is that the church has actually undergone a bit of a revolutionary cycle undergoing there rick in front of her eyes what were seeing and what was said in this report out of these these priests is going to go to something that is really remarkably interesting which is that the fact that people cannot go to the church now effectively means that the church is using Digital Technology to go to the people. The very idea of the church bringing the Community Together in a time of great crisis particularly at a time in which people are losing their lives in complete isolation in hospitals or in their houses locked up the church if actually that the very core of the Church Mission which is this idea of bringing comfort is something that Digital Technology permits were through pointing out that in many many cases and this was by the pope during during the homily the priests are actually losing their lives by going directly next to somebody whos infected and giving the last rites and holding their hands and then becoming to themselves heal and dying so obviously the role of the Church Becomes much more important and much more visible and i think that this is something that has to be underscored. Religious Affairs Correspondent many thanks youre welcome. And lets get you the latest developments on the corona virus now in the u. S. As ive taken italy is the country with the highest confirmed number of fatalities the death toll in the u. S. Has now topped 20000 then as well as president president Nicolas Maduro has extended the nationwide foreign team for another 30 days south korea reported 32. 00 additional cases in the last day continuing a downward trend in infections there and russia has more than 2000 new cases its biggest day the increase since the outbreak again. Well turkey has made a decisive move to try and slow the spread of covert 19 from midnight friday some 31 cities have been put in temporary lockdown the decision came so swiftly that many were caught unaware they didnt a confusion and panic. Taksim square at the heart of istanbul completely deserted its an extremely rare site in a lively city with some 16000000 residents and district lockdown will remain in place for the entire weekend all shops even supermarkets about to close only pharmacies and bakeries are allowed to make deliveries the lockdown came into force on friday night just 2 hours after it was announced in many places long queues formed quickly outside shops videos posted online showed scenes of turmoil in some markets panic buying customers crammed into close contact many people clearly angry about being given little or no notice of the shutdown by the government that was also criticism from istanbuls mir. On twitter he wrote that the measures also took him by surprise. Probability it would have been much better if the government had coordinated with us were sad that this happened the where did i ask all citizens to please remain calm. Turkey is currently seeing a sharp rise in the number of covert 19 infections latest figures show some 4800 new cases daily the hope is that the shutdown will slow its spirit. Well here in germany the president has urged people to come together during the coronavirus pandemic frank father steinmeyer asked germans to stick to the restrictions even as spring weather to make socializing outdoors more tempting than ever stun my t. V. Address also looked beyond germany to the Global Response to the pandemic. Nineties upon to me you know this pandemic is not a war. Nations do not stand against other nations soldiers against soldiers rather this is a test of our humanity it is bringing out both the best and the worst in people and let us show each other the best in us and let us show that in europe as well. Come germany cannot emerge stronger and fit from this crisis if our neighbors are not strong and fit as well. It is not without reason that this blue flag is standing here. 30 years after german unity 75 years after the end of the war we germans are not merely asked to show solidarity we are obliged to do so and so forth listed. German president frank focused on my urging solidarity between nations but what exactly does he mean by that and what role does germany play in furthering cohesion we put that question to day doubly Political Correspondent germany certainly plays a huge role in the response not least of all here in your report germany is indeed the largest economy and weve slowly seen germany take a less nationalistic approach to its response to current virus something that we saw among many e. U. Member states initially with border closures and bans and limitations also been initially put in place when it came to the exports of medical protective gear but we are now seeing of course germany taken many patients from neighboring a new Member States into it intensive care units of course germany luckily hasnt been quite as badly hit by coronavirus as some other states and on top of that we also saw that aid finance ministers come to agreement this week on a huge Financial Aid package which aims not only to question the Economic Impact of the coronavirus now during the crisis but also in the aftermath of course as we heard from steinmeyer how germany and especially how germany in the e. U. Reacts and responds right now will very much affect the future of the European Union after the coronavirus and of course particularly when it comes to the success and survival of the eurozone as well. That was david lee a Political Correspondent there speaking to us earlier. Brought. And just a message as well that we will bring you the full address rather from the german president in a few minutes time ok time now to take a look at some of the other news making news in other parts of the world. Inmates demanding facemasks and Better Health care have rioted at a jail in Bolivia Police moved enough to prisoners climbed on to the berth in the city of government says inmates on monitor charges will be released to control an outbreak of the coronavirus in the prison system. Brazil has reported the 1st case of coverage 19 in the city of god a slum which inspired the film of the site and i suppose because ive been disinfecting the streets of the credit of the m 2 almost a quarter of the population of rio de janeiro. North korea is pledging tougher measures to protect its population from the virus officials have repeatedly insisted the country is not so seeing any cases foreign medical experts skeptical given the high number of infections in neighboring nations. The 2nd of all the death has been recorded in the democratic liberal public of congo after more than 6 weeks without a new case officials were hoping to declare an end to the epidemic on sunday allowing Congress Hope services to focus on containing 19. Well top one is one of the few areas of the world where professional sports made the coronavirus pandemic its by School League season began on saturday but with no fans watching there was quite a different atmosphere. Including robot dramas a base at the China Trust Brothers stadium cardboard fans cardboard cutouts of fans that is replaced the real thing. As the club tried to give the players at least a small flavor of the match day experience. Of the restrictions opposed on the life in most countries have had a disastrous consequences for businesses large and small but hes almost a story with a happy ending as old as flood into one company for some special seasonal traits a double is teri schultz reports from belgium this easter most belgian confectioners have chosen cove in 1000 confinement with the rest of the population jennifer lived to paul who runs a one woman artisanal shop in lawns in the south east of brussels relies on easter profits to survive until christmas the lockdown had her worried and otherwise. And there are problems trying to market her handmade wares online pond posted a photo she received of chocolate bunnies wearing face masks to show a sense of humor and resilience the next morning her phone started ringing off the hook with people ordering masked rabbits crazy crazy crazy and said what do you know its not me but after that brief moment of panic she thought why not her people are being asked to make masks to panu she could do that in her own sweet way and by donating all profits to her local Hospital Network she could help Health Care Workers when they were doing that its like them. In union with whats happening in the world her biggest hope is that people will purchase bunnies on line 2 dont need to hospital staff to ponce community is pitching in carolyn shade a graphic artist is taking orders over the phone new girl who lives up the road is providing his companys packaging at cost. Benefit providing packages with profit is a way to show solidarity. Rafael culottes a School Teacher from across the street deliveries to people who cant get out i will pick up rabbits for their families outside st Elizabeth Hospital where the donated bunnies will go lab worker Julian Hunter felt is taking a break from running covert 19 tests his face lights up to hear of the project seems like a small thing but he managed. And that well have a little bit john of the year to post says that these are no longer just easter bunnies shell continue making and delivering solidarity rabbits at least until the lockdown lives the american singer and songwriter bill withers died last month at the edge of 81. 00 fans in chicago have paid him a unique musical tribute without breaking social distancing roles. The people they believe that with his hit lean on me a song about friendship during hard times from their windows and porches. And thats the latest from day to news on Anthony Howard now we bring you the fall is to address to the nation by german president frank. Could not believe it or not good evening to citizen music in a few hours easter will begin also on the outside nature is blooming and we dont want to go out into the open now and to each other loved ones family and friends. That is what we were used to that is how it was but this year everything is different. Its painful to forgo the visit to parents grandparents hearts of broken because they are unable to embrace their grandchildren even now at easter. And much more is different this year no colorful throngs in the parks and cafes for many of you know long anticipated holiday trip for parky prison totally has no sunny start to the season for the faithful no coming together to pray and for all of us the norrin uncertainty of what comes next. Now at easter of all times during the festival of the resurrection when christians worldwide celebrate the victory of life over death we must confine ourselves so that sickness and death to not triumph over life. Many thousands have died in our own country and in. Aus us in madrid new york and many other places around the world how the images are distressing we mourn for those who die alone we think of their loved ones who couldnt even be with them to say goodbye duncan we thank the tireless lifesavers in the Health Service and as much as all of our lives have been turned upside down we think of those served been hit especially hard by this crisis those who are sick or lonely. Who worried about their job or company on the job the freelances and the artists whose earnings have collapsed in the families and the Single Parents in cramped apartments without a balcony or a garden and want to go on about. The pond behind them it shows us yes we are vulnerable and i thought perhaps we believed her to learn that we are invincible that things would always go faster hire further that was a fallacy but the crisis doesnt just show us that also shows us how strong we are and what we can build on. It been completely impressed by the feat that our country has accomplished over the last few weeks we are not out of danger yet but we can already say today on every one of you has radically changed your life and every one of you has saved human lives by doing that so that and you are saving more lives every day it is good that the state is acting decisively in a crisis there was no script for i ask all of you feel continuing trust because the political leaders at the state and federal level are aware of their immense responsibility. Vs yet but what happens now when and how the restrictions can be eased that is not the decision of the politicians and experts alone. And good stead its in all of our hands through our patients and our discipline is specially now when its most difficult for us. In craft are feeling that we are accomplishing in these days were not accomplishing it because we are being forced to hire scientists but because we are a vibrant democracy and responsible citizens. That i need a democracy in which we trust each other to listen to facts and arguments to show reason to do the right thing that the kids with whom i needed to mocker see in which every life counties and in which depends on everyone and every individual from the nurse to the chancellor from the council of scientific experts to the visible and invisible pillars of society at the supermarket checkout behind the Steering Wheel of a pass or truck on the farm or collecting the trash for so many of you are going above and beyond i think you for that. Are not really your sino we are all longing for normality normally but what does that mean about us has to quickly return to the daily grind to the old routine so i wont hide. Now in the event on the world afterwards will be a different one what will it be like. That sounds to us. Thats what were learning from the experiences good and bad that we are all going through every day during this crisis. And i believe were standing at a crossroads that this crisis has already shown in the 2 directions that we can take will it be everyone for themselves selfishness and hoarding like looking after number one or will we get hold of this new sense of consideration for others and for society as a whole life keep hold of the veritable explosion in creativity and readiness to help others. Will we stay in touch with the elderly neighbor who we helped with their shopping will we continue to give the supermarket cashiers and parcel curry is the appreciation they deserve and more than this when the crisis is over will we still remember how we must truly value the jobs that are indispensable to a soul in the cast sector utilities in social work kindergartens and schools. Will those who make it through the crisis more or less unscathed help those hardest hit to get back on their feet. And. Wont and will we search worldwide for a joint way out of the crisis will we fall back into isolation and unilateralism tile in view of the lettuce pool all of our knowledge and all of our research so that we can find vaccines and treatments more quickly or via. This ensure within a Global Alliance that the poorest and most Vulnerable Countries also have access. To the. Ninetys and know this pandemic is not a war nations do not stand against other nations soldiers against soldiers rather this is a test of our humanity. It is bringing out both the best and the worst in people. Let us show each other the best in us. And let us show that in europe as well towards the germany cannot emerge strong and fit from this crisis if our neighbors are not strong and fit as well. It is not without reason that this blue flag is standing here 30 years after german unity 75 years after the end of the war we germans are not merely asked to show solidarity we are obliged to do so isnt it sort of lifted the lid of it is solidarity it is a big word i know. But is it not the case that each and every one of us is currently finding out in concrete and existential terms what solidarity means 900. 00 in the survival of others depends on how i behave letters hold on to this value. Because all the solidarity that you were all showing every day will be needed even more in the future. If that we will be a Different Society after this crisis if we do not want to become a fearful or suspicious society but rather we can be a more Trusting Society with more consideration for others and more confidence. Is that too much to hope for even at easter so. It is a virus does not have the power to answer that question we will decide the answer ourselves. And it is clear many things will not get any easier in the near future but we germans do not make things easy for ourselves under normal circumstances we demand a lot of ourselves and expect a lot of each other kernan even in this situation we can and will grow. All happy easter best wishes and lettuce look after one another over a longer. Oh boy oh boy oh boy. Oh boy. You gotta baby. You think bunks enjoys fun. Even heidi klum its Peanut Butter at. The top of it down been you know gets close to the stuff so. 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