Each year on Good Friday, practicing Catholics around the world abstain from eating meat. Here we explain why.

Good Friday is often misunderstood by those unfamiliar with its significance. While the word “good” may suggest celebration, the day is actually one of the most solemn in Christianity. It marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ,

MIAMI (AP) — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what’s a central tenet of faith for believers — his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, according to the Gospels.

Good Friday, observed by Christians worldwide, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Despite its sombre nature, it is called “Good” because of the redemption and hope His sacrifice brought. The day symbolises divine love,

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Holy Thursday — also known as Maundy Thursday — marks the beginning of the Easter Triduum, one of the most sacred periods of the Christian year and the culmination of the Lenten season, leading up to this solemn observance and the celebrations of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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The term “Good” as applied to Good Friday is an Old English expression meaning holy. It’s often called Holy Friday also. But in another sense, Good Friday is always tied to Easter Sunday, which is a joyful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. He could not have been resurrected if he had not died first.