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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 ...
What's open and closed on Good Friday in North Carolina? What you need to know
Here's what you need to know about what's open today in North Carlina and why Good Friday and Easter move every year.
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 ...
Good Friday 2025: Walking Way of the Cross in Harrisburg
The walk goes through downtown Harrisburg stopping at 14 places of interest corresponding with the 14 stations of the cross.
Pope Francis, still recovering, skips Rome's annual Good Friday procession
Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, did not attend an annual procession on Friday at Rome's Colosseum with ...
The faithful celebrated Maundy Thursday and look forward to Good Friday services
Christians across Los Angeles County celebrated Maundy Thursday and many will attend church on Good Friday, April 18, to ...
Long Branch devout walk in Jesus' footsteps in Stations of the Cross on Good Friday
The Stations of the Cross observes Jesus' passion and death on the cross. Each year millions of Christians participate in the ...
What is Good Friday? Why it’s celebrated ahead of Easter, what you can eat
Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died. This year, it is ...
Good Friday 2025: 30 messages, images to share to remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
Good Friday is observed each year on the Friday before Easter to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. In 2025, it will be observed on April 18. Christians mark Good Friday by fasting ...
Are banks open on Good Friday? Is stock market closed? Post office, Indiana schools and more
Good Friday 2025 is officially here. What is Good Friday? Is it a federal holiday? Are banks closed? Is the stock market open ...
What is closed on Good Friday? See what's open in Delaware on holiday before Easter
While many retail stores will be closed Sunday for Easter, not everything will shut down for Good Friday. See what's open and ...