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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 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 ...

LONG BRANCH -- Congregants of Holy Trinity Church of Christ the King Parish took part in the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday ... of the Cross observes Jesus' passion and death on the cross.

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 ...