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What happened on Good Friday?

Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday

The Independent UK

Good Friday 2023: What happened and why is it significant for Christians?

Christians commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Easter week still a ritual in more secular Spain

The drum beat rises on a packed Seville street as Jose Maria Segura opens his mouth and begins the wail of the “saeta,” a pained, mournful ode to Jesus Christ in death.

The Independent UK

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Filipinos to be nailed to crosses despite church objection

At least 12 Filipinos are to be nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that is rejected by the Catholic church

The Independent UK

Good Friday services held across Australia as church leaders share messages of love and faith

As thousands of churchgoers attend Good Friday services across Australia, religious leaders have spoken of the way in which the day's deep and sombre significance continues to resonate, two millennia after the death of Jesus Christ.

ABC News

Cardinal Cupich washes feet of Venezuelan refugees in Holy Thursday ritual: ‘It was divine.’

The Holy Week ritual that symbolizes humility and servitude was performed during Mass at Holy Name Cathedral.

Chicago Sun-Times

Filipino Catholics mark Jesus' crucifixion with self-flagellation

A group of 20 Catholic devotees walked barefoot for hours in Manila on Thursday while repeatedly striking their backs with bamboo whips to commemorate the passion of Jesus Christ.

Reuters

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How to watch Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday

There will be two performances this Good Friday.

Evening Standard

Why do we celebrate Easter and why does the date change every year?

It's not just an excuse to eat chocolate! We've explained why we celebrate Easter today, the meanings and history behind it.

GoodToKnow

Why does the date of Easter change every year?

Easter can fall on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. The date took millennia to standardize for surprisingly complex reasons.

LiveScience

Maundy Thursday 2023: What is the meaning of the Christian holy day?

Maundy Thursday marks the fifth day of Holy Week in the lead-up to Easter

The Independent UK

From goddesses and rabbits to theology and 'Superstar': 4 essential reads on Easter's surprisingly complicated history

What’s Easter about? In some ways, the answer is pretty simple: Jesus Christ, and Christians’ belief that he rose from the dead.

The Conversation

Trump as Jesus: MAGA jumps the shark

The elevation of Donald Trump to the level of god or prophet by his followers represents a much larger trend

Salon

Semana Santa: Holy Week processions in Spain

Celebrated through religious processions and festivities leading up to Easter Sunday, Semana Santa, the holiest week in the Spanish calendar, has begun.

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Passion of the Christ actor Christo Jivkov tragically dies aged 48 from lung cancer

Jivkov was an actor and producer who was born in Sofia, Bulgaria and found fame starring in Passion of the Christ

Reuters

Filipino Catholics mark Palm Sunday praying for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of Filipino Catholics attending church on Palm Sunday marked the beginning of Holy Week with prayers for the health of Pope Francis as they presented palm fronds to be blessed.

The Independent UK

Palm weaving workshops join faith, culture for Palm Sunday

Christians around the world will be getting blessed palm branches at Palm Sunday services, which start the church’s most solemn week

The Conversation

Holy Week starts off with lots of palms – but Palm Sunday's donkey is just as important to the story

For the Catholic Church and many other Christian denominations, the Sunday before Easter marks the beginning of the most important week of the year – “Holy Week,” when Christians reflect on central mysteries of their faith: Christ’s Last Supper, crucifixion and resurrection from the dead.

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Archdiocese of Hartford investigating report of possible miracle at Connecticut church

HARTFORD, Conn. — A reported occurrence under investigation by Archdiocese of Hartford as a possible miracle at a Roman Catholic church in Thomaston has similarities to Jesus’ miracle of multiplying the loaves and fishes, which itself resonates with the Last Supper, according to the chaplain of Albertus Magnus College.

Evening Standard

Oh Silvio! The making of the naughty, noisy and dark new musical about Berlusconi, coming to London

The controversial former Italian prime minister and self-styled ‘Jesus Christ of politics’ gets the musical treatment

Chronicle Live

Former Newcastle United loanee Kenedy shows off shock new tattoo

Kenedy had two loan spells at Newcastle United under Rafa Benitez

The Independent UK

Millions of men ‘stuck in a rut’ when it comes to their facial hair styles

Many men admitted they lacked the confidence to change their facial hair looks and were ‘too scared’ to try something new

The Independent UK

Why the religious fast for Ramadan, Lent and other holy days

Fasting across religions is practiced for a wide range of reasons that include spiritual purification and self-discipline

The Conversation

Why Lent is the perfect time to spiritually prepare for revolution

It was around this time of year back in 1763 that Filipino rebels rode into Sinait on horseback, shouting “in God’s mercy, the time has come to leave our slavery!”

Chronicle Live

Supermarket opening hours over Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 2023

If you’re planning on stocking the cupboards over the Bank Holiday weekend, here’s when you can do that.

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