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What is Good Friday? What to know about holy day observed by Christians worldwide
Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year.
Why is it called Good Friday if Jesus died?
The term “Good” as applied to Good Friday is an Old English expression meaning holy. It’s often called Holy Friday also. But ...
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Hundreds witness story of Jesus’ crucifixion in annual Passion of the Christ march on Good Friday
Hundreds of faithful walked solemnly Friday with actors portraying Jesus and his mother, Mary, marking one of the holiest of ...
Stations of the Cross, celebrating the true meaning of Easter
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church hosted its annual ‘stations on the cross’ journey ahead of the easter weekend.
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Why did Jesus die? Churches grapple with the mystery of atonement
In recent decades, some Christians have moved away from the theory of penal substitutionary atonement, which summons up the ...
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Cross carried from Steubenville to Wintersville to honor Christ
More than 100 area residents marched on Good Friday from downtown Steubenville to Springdale Road in Wintersville to remember ...
Thousands march in Old Jerusalem's Way of the Cross on Good Friday
Thousands of people recited prayers while carrying large wooden crosses and walking through the streets of the Old City of ...
AP PHOTOS: Holy Week celebrations around the world photo gallery
Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments in places like Jerusalem, Brazil, Nigeria, India, ...
Entering into the patience of God: Pope Francis on the failure of Jesus and the pathway to hope
In a world besieged by the violence of impatience, the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus show us how to enter into the patience ...
Easter 2025: Date, history, significance and why it inspires millions across India and world. All you need to know
Easter 2025, observed on April 20, celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection and remains the cornerstone of Christian faith. In ...