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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 · Apr 7, 2023

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 · Apr 7, 2023

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 · Apr 6, 2023

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 · Apr 5, 2023

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 · Apr 5, 2023

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.

The Week · Apr 5, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2023

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.

Reuters · Apr 2, 2023

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 Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023

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.

The Conversation · Mar 31, 2023