The tradition dates as far back as 601 AD, when 64th leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Gregory cemented the Lent as permanent tradition, according to the Museum of the Bible. At this time, Lent ...

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Two days before Easter Sunday is another important Christian holiday. Known as Good Friday, the holy day commemorates the ...

Christianity commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ every year on Good Friday ... Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, marks the end of Lent. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent ...

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Catholics around the city commemorated the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday. "Back in the Philippines we always do that, and we're raised to always remember him and remember ...

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REUTERS/Lisa Marie David Filipino Catholic Ruben Enaje is carried by medical team after being nailed to the cross during his reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday ...