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Pope Francis shines a light on prisoners during Good Friday's unusual Via Crucis

April 10, 2020

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — This year the procession took place in St. Peter's Square and without the presence of the faithful. Only a few, including Pope Francis, were present as lights placed at several stations of the large square guided their steps.

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Christians across traditions call for a Good Friday fast in response to pandemic

by Alejandra Molina

April 10, 2020

(RNS) — Catholics normally fast on the last Friday before Easter. This year Presbyterians, Latter-day Saints, Jews and others are planning to join them.

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Going deeper with Mormon fasting

by Jana Riess

April 10, 2020

A lot of Mormon fasting is taken up with fasting *for* something—a particular end, a better life. What would it look like to go deeper?

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As a pandemic peaks at Christianity’s Easter climax, churches adapt online

by Alejandra Molina, Emily McFarlan Miller

April 9, 2020

(RNS) — Social distancing measures have caused radical dislocations for a holiday that is at once one of the most mystical and most hands-on in world religion.

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Black women cracking ‘stained-glass ceilings’ with Jesus’ 7 last words

by Adelle M. Banks

April 18, 2019

(RNS) — At least a dozen churches across the country are hosting Good Friday services this year that feature seven African American female preachers speaking about the last sayings of Jesus.

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In Mexico, donning chains to recall Christ's pain on the cross

by Irving Cabrera Torres

April 3, 2018

ATLIXCO, Mexico (RNS) — For more than a century, the 'engrillados' have shackled themselves on Good Friday.

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Pope presides over Good Friday amid security, controversy

by Nicole Winfield

March 30, 2018

ROME (AP) — The services come amid a new communications controversy at home over the existence of hell.

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Devotees re-enact Good Friday crucifixions in Philippines

by Yonat Shimron

March 30, 2018

SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — The Lenten rituals are frowned upon by church leaders in the Philippines, Asia's largest Roman Catholic nation, especially if the event is used to boost tourism and business.

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A Good Friday peace walk remembers victims of Chicago violence

by Emily McFarlan Miller

April 14, 2017

CHICAGO (RNS) Cardinal Blase Cupich led the procession Friday (April 14) through Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, a community scarred by gun violence.

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This Mormon is an Easter Episcopalian

by Jana Riess

April 13, 2017

Not for us the betrayal of Maundy Thursday or the painful Stations of the Cross; not for us the image of Jesus, suffering and broken. We like our Jesus risen and glorified, thank you very much.

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The 'Splainer: Was the Last Supper a Passover seder?

by Kimberly Winston

March 24, 2016

(RNS) Most scholars say "nope," but a growing number of Christians host their own seders. Let us 'splain ...

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Mormon Tabernacle Choir shows ‘Messiah’ for Easter, too

by Adelle M. Banks

March 23, 2016

(RNS) The Christmastime staple is no longer for Advent only.

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How to renew your spirit during Holy Week: A Q&A with James Martin (COMMENTARY)

by Charles C. Camosy

March 21, 2016

(RNS) The more you meditate on Jesus' seven last words, the more you realize that the Son of God struggled with all that we do, says the Rev. James Martin.

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The Egg-'Splainer: What is Holy Week and Easter all about?

by Kimberly Winston

April 1, 2015

(RNS) Happy Holy Week! Why is Good Friday "good," and how did Jesus stretch 36 hours from the crucifixion to his resurrection into three days? And what's up with the colored eggs? Let us 'Splain.

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The promise of the Good Friday-Passover overlap (COMMENTARY)

by A. James Rudin

March 26, 2015

NEW YORK (RNS) Good Friday has often been a day of dread and death for many Jews, but it doesn't need to be that way.

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Pope Francis shines a light on prisoners during Good Friday's unusual Via Crucis

Christians across traditions call for a Good Friday fast in response to pandemic

Going deeper with Mormon fasting

As a pandemic peaks at Christianity’s Easter climax, churches adapt online

Black women cracking ‘stained-glass ceilings’ with Jesus’ 7 last words

In Mexico, donning chains to recall Christ's pain on the cross

Pope presides over Good Friday amid security, controversy

Devotees re-enact Good Friday crucifixions in Philippines

A Good Friday peace walk remembers victims of Chicago violence

This Mormon is an Easter Episcopalian

The 'Splainer: Was the Last Supper a Passover seder?

Mormon Tabernacle Choir shows ‘Messiah’ for Easter, too

How to renew your spirit during Holy Week: A Q&A with James Martin (COMMENTARY)

The Egg-'Splainer: What is Holy Week and Easter all about?

The promise of the Good Friday-Passover overlap (COMMENTARY)

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