Good Friday

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Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday, Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, Great and Holy Friday.

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WATCH: Catholics in Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile take part in Good Friday processions Catholics in Ecuador took part in the Good Friday procession in central Quito, some of them wearing the traditional purple hoods known locally as "cucuruchos." Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:00Published on March 30, 2024

Pope Francis skips Good Friday event to preserve health Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, but cancelled for the second year in a row over health concerns. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 30, 2024

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St Helens strike late to end Wigan's 15-game win streak Tommy Makinson and Konrad Hurrell score late tries to stun 12-man Wigan as St Helens triumph in the annual Good Friday derby. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024

St Helens cash in to end 15-game Wigan winning run Tommy Makinson and Konrad Hurrell score late tries to stun 12-man Wigan as St Helens triumph in the annual Good Friday derby. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024
Saints score two late tries to stun 12-man Wigan Tommy Makinson and Konrad Hurrell score late tries to stun 12-man Wigan as St Helens triumph in the annual Good Friday derby. BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024
Pope Francis to miss Good Friday procession in Rome Pope Francis will miss the Good Friday procession due to "extremely cold weather in Rome", the Vatican said. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2023

Good Friday hottest day of year so far as temperature hits 22C in London Good Friday has officially become the hottest day of the year so far after 22C (71.6F) was recorded in central London. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2022
P&O hopes of Dover crossings from Good Friday in doubt as ship 'detained' P&O Ferries' hopes of resuming cross-Channel services between Dover and Calais later this week appear to have suffered a big blow after the Spirit of Britain was further detained, according to the.. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2022