Before Easter, many Christians observe Good Friday, the day Jesus died. We asked a priest to explain Good Friday's meaning and traditions—and why it's "good." ...

Good Friday is just one part of the larger Holy Week that proceeds, with the week's conclusion marking the end of a 40-day fast Catholics endure known as Lent, according to Catholic Online.

On Good Friday, Jesus was sentenced to death, crucified and died on the cross. On Holy Saturday , Jesus was buried in the tomb and descended into hell. On Easter Sunday , Jesus rose from the dead.

The services in the Roman Catholic churches yesterday were the most impressive of the year. Good Friday is the only day on which no sacrifice is offered, and there is no consecration ...

Some observers use Good Friday as an opportunity to fast, Rev. Dustin Dought, executive director of the Secretariat of Divine Worship for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, told USA TODAY in ...

Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died. This year, it is observed on April 18, 2025. ... according to The Catholic Telegraph.

The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as “Popule Meus” (“My People”), coming from the opening lines of the Latin text of the recitation.

This year, Good Friday is on April 18, followed by Holy Saturday, which calls on practitioners to spend the day in silent prayer. Easter Sunday marks the official end of the Lenten season.

Good Friday, an observed religious day, can affect some business hours. Here's what you need to know ... Catholic and Christian schools will typically be closed in observance of the holiday.

On Good Friday, immigrant bishop ... Members of the Fraternity of the Lord of Miracles gather before a procession begins at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Catholic Church in Washington, D.C ...

Good Friday is a solemn day of sorrow, penance and contemplation. According to accounts in the Gospels of the Christian bible, just days after Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem, his disciple ...