Two days before Easter, Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the most somber days of the religion's year. Here's what to know.

Every Christian knows the tale: Jesus Christ died and rose again for the forgiveness of mankind’s sins, promising those who believe in him eternal life. Christians typically celebrate Jesus’s ...

The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open." In the Christian tradition, we now refer to this event as "Good Friday." What, exactly, about that Friday seems good? Christians believe ...

Easter weekend is here, and for many Christians, it begins with Good Friday — a day of deep reflection and one of the most solemn observances of the year. While Easter Sunday is often marked by ...

But two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. According to the Christian faith, Jesus was ...

After celebrating Maundy Thursday and commemorating the Last Supper, comes Good Friday. Believers use the day to recount the condemnation of Christ by Jewish and Roman leaders who sent him to ...

With Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent behind us, Easter Sunday is right around the corner – preceded by another Christian holy day: Good Friday. Following the Lent season, when some indulge ...

Good Friday got its name from an origin you wouldn't expect. The day we know as Good Friday falls just before Easter each year, with this year's observance landing on the 18th of April and Easter ...

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed two days before Easter Sunday, falling on April 18, 2025. Commemorations vary across Christian denominations, often ...

Here's what to know about Good Friday and the Holy Week of Easter. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus, which according to Christian belief, is seen as a sacrifice that atones for ...

This Friday, Christians across the globe will observe Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Observed as a day of mourning, Good Friday serves as a reminder of sacrifice and ...