Im anthony how would welcome the pope is broken with centuries of tradition and live streamed his Easter Sunday mass for the 1st time as the worlds 1300000000 catholics celebrate the holiday on the coronavirus lockdown he spoke to a small audience in some pages basilica instead of the hundreds of thousands who normally gather in the square pope francis devoted these traditional it all beat message to what he called this is east of solitude and called for Global Solidarity lets take a listen. In the light of the present circumstances may international sanctions. Since these make it difficult for countries on which theyve been imposed to provide adequate support to their citizens. And to make all nations be put in the position to meet the greatest needs of the moment. Through the reduction and if not the forgiveness of the debt the Balance Sheets of the poorest nations well lets cross now to. Religious Affairs Correspondent what issues did the pope touch on in his address. Dress was remarkably remarkably broad i mean he dealt with anything from going to terrorism enough. Weapons commerce you know the gern of iris i mean essentially the over all. These we are actually faced with your equal demand of solidarity and care care for each other and things like embargo which you mention as well against iran then again cuba the u. S. Or things that actually stand there regularly against. The church mercy so he called essentially for a stop and it meant to return to you know an interest or any. Preview of the curve 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 its way 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 moans being made of ending distancing etc so theres a reason why we see Easter Sunday we see churches sente at the very same time the fact is that the church has actually undergone a bit of a revolutionary sidetrip undergoing it there rick in front of her eyes what were seeing and what was said in this report of this priest 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 bowing to by the pope during during the homily the priests are actually losing their lives by going there rick the 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 much more visible and i think that this is something that has to be underscored. Many thanks youre welcome. Well its not just the part for whom the coronavirus has forced a dramatic rethink of face to celebrations but the christians of all denominations so lets take a look at how theyre marking their holy day. Jesus we love you today this texas church holds more than 16000 worshippers this easter hiver its only joel esteem and if you his team with the preacher wont let that get in his way or i think it that youre bigger than a virus and bigger than fear bigger than anything this fight to stop us but they did it today lord it is a victory day for a 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 the steen had to turn this years Easter Service into a virtual one. So did these priests in the philippines despite the Safety Measures they managed to fill every last spot of their church not with actual people but more than a 1000 pictures of families who hope this will help their prayers to be heard. 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 the place where christians believe jesus was crucified and resurrected. The. In this south korean capital seoul which is not under lockdown worshippers 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 leo only those living at the church site were able to attend the easter vigil. Her. But despite all the challenges this colombian priest believes the situation also has a Positive Side because of coronavirus reese your call out just recently began connecting online with parishioners at home. Discount 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 holy time on. This easter pews and many churches around the world will remain empty preachers like mohi so quite a lot will continue to spread their messages one stream at a time. Now lets get you caught up on the latest developments on the coronavirus now and the u. S. Is a taken a toll is the country with the highest confirmed number of fatalities the death toll in the u. S. Has now topped 20000 and as well as president nicholas been doodle has extended and locked down for another 30 days south korea reported 32 additional cases in the last day continuing a downward trend in infections there and russia meanwhile has more than 2000 new cases its biggest increase since the outbreak began. Tom to take a look now at some other ways in other parts of the world some news. British Prime MinisterBurris Johnson has been discharged from hospital after being treated for coded 19 johnson was admitted the way to go and spent 3 days in intensive care is office says he will not be returning to work immediately. European Commission President has told germanys billed newspaper that life will only return to normal once a Coronavirus Vaccine becomes widely available researches globally are working on a vaccine which is hoped to be ready by the end of the year. The start of the. Hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes in the exclusion zone around the former Chernobyl Nuclear plant in ukraine environmental experts fear the fires could stir up radioactive ash in the ground the plant exploded in 1986 and the area is now uninhabited. Brazil has reported the 1st case of code 19 in the city of god a slum which inspired the film of the same name Municipal Workers have been disinfecting the streets of the crowded for villa home to almost a quarter of a 1000000 the population in rio. Now the lockdowns imposed to fight the global coronavirus cross as if it Senior Citizens especially as a High Risk Group they have had to take extra precautions that means they cant save their children and grandchildren or do simple things like the wakely shopping in rural areas thats an extra challenge but as our reporter found out neighborly solidarity appears to be alive and will in this time of christs. Brandenburg is about an hours drive from berlin for the elderly its a tough place to be on your own Regina Kruger is happy to lend a hand she goes Grocery Shopping for her elderly neighbors. They should stay safe and protected at home until this whole thing is over. But Senior Citizens do shop in the local supermarket the things they underestimate the danger of infection she shops for those being careful but she cant get all the things they want me i know unfortunately theyre out of toilet paper and paper towels i found everything else. This pack of groceries is for a couple that lives on the outskirts. I got everything but the toilet paper and the paper towels youre welcome. Mrs guess she misses her friends and relatives. Our children arent allowed to visit the grandchildren cant stop by either thats just the way it is we have to abide by the rules health comes 1st. Some seniors compare whats happening now to the hard times in their past we will survive the war we survived flooding we will survive this virus. And thats where we get it kruger comes in while still looking out for us self. Insured so my own protection i wear gloves you never know what youre touching especially when you go shopping. But im much more worried about the elderly and whether they are protected. Thats one Positive Side effect of the corona crisis in brandenburg neighbors looking out for each other. The restrictions imposed on daily life in most countries have had disastrous consequences for businesses large and small but he isnt a story with a happy ending as orders flood into one company for some special seasonal treats. They double is teri schultz reports from belgium. This easter most belgian confectioners have chosen coded 1000 confinement with the rest of the population john of live trip or who runs a one woman artist on a shop in loans in the southeast of brussels relies on easter profits to survive until christmas the lockdown had her worried. And there are problems trying to market her handmade wares online 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 20 crazy crazy crazy and 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 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 who is taking orders over the phone. Who lives up the road is providing his companys packaging at cost. Benefit providing packages with profit as way to show solidarity. To lart a schoolteacher from across the street makes deliveries to people who cant get out rabbits for their families outside seem to Elizabeth Hospital where they donated bunnies will go lab workers really and what a 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 the. It was a big thing because people can really see how people are reading to help everybody would love it if you supported. Then i meant something and that we will have done my little bit john of the year 2 paul says these are no longer just easter bunnies shell continue making and delivering solidarity rabbits at least until the lockdown that. The american singer and songwriter bill withers died last month of the age of 81. 00 fans in chicago have paid him a unique tribute musical tribute without breaking social distancing roles of course. Eat. People belted out with his hit lean on me a song about friendship during hard times from their windows and porch as the song has become a coronavirus anthem reminder that music has not lost its power to bring us to. Do. It. And on that note youre up to but remember you can get all the latest headlines i think w. Dot com more news coming at the top of the alpha now on Anthony Howard in berlin thanks watching. They were abducted by the nazis and taken to germany to be raised as citizens of the. During world war 2 thousands of polish children suffer this