With Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent behind us, Easter Sunday is right around the corner – preceded by another Christian holy day: Good Friday. Following the Lent season, when some indulge in ...

As Holy Week continues, faithful Christians continue to honor the life of Jesus Christ and the final days of his life before he was resurrected on Easter. After celebrating Maundy Thursday and ...

Millions of Christians worldwide today are observing one of the most somber moments of their faith. Good Friday commemorates the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth more than 2,000 ...

Today is Good Friday, a holy day for Christians marking the crucifixion of Jesus. While it's not a federal holiday, some businesses and institutions are closed today. Here's a look at some of them. Is ...

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed two days before Easter Sunday, falling on April 18, 2025. Commemorations vary across Christian denominations, often involving ...

Many Christians will be observing Good Friday on April 18 this year. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and is observed through church services, prayer and fasting. One of the ...

Good Friday is not a federal holiday, but it is a public holiday in some states. In many parts of the United States, schools and businesses close, giving people a long weekend to celebrate Easter with ...

WASHINGTON — As Easter 2025 approaches, many Americans are planning ahead for banking needs and shipping deadlines around the holiday weekend. This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, with Good ...

This Friday, many Christians will observe Good Friday, the day commemorating Jesus' crucifixion and death on the cross before rising again on Easter Sunday. It is a solemn day of sorrow, penance and ...