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.

Jesus told his followers, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24, New International Version) The events of Good Friday ...

Good Friday serves as a solemn day weighted ... The solidarity that Jesus offered on the cross long ago calls us to stand up to oppression today. We can’t be disappeared. Fear doesn’t win.

Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the ... Christians believe Jesus died on the cross to save humanity from its sins and restore people's relationship with God. Many Christians ...

marking one of the holiest of days in Christianity — Good Friday. Jesus, played by Jose Vital, a member of St. Thomas of Villanova Church in Palatine, carried a 75-pound cross from St. Thomas to ...

Catholic faithful in Kensington marked Good Friday on April 18 with a “Stations of the Cross” procession, symbolizing Jesus’ journey as he carried the cross before his crucifixion and resurrection on ...

Good Friday commemorates the day Jesus was nailed to a wooden cross and died for the sins of humanity. Two days later, Christians believe that after being buried in a tomb, Jesus rose from the dead.

Good Friday honors Jesus' death on the cross. According to the Bible, he was sacrificed to pay for the sins of mankind and his body was later laid to rest in a nearby tomb. Easter Sunday ...

Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus to his enemies during a reenactment of the Way of the Cross at Dinajpur Cathedral on Good Friday. (Piyas Biswas) Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate for judgment ...

Although Good Friday is not a day of celebration, it is still called “good” because Christians view the crucifixion as a sacrifice for the salvation of humanity—an act of redemption by Jesus Christ.