From the location of the “place of skulls” to ancient Jewish burial rites, here’s what archaeologists do—and don’t—know about ...

“Christian texts mention that the moon turned to blood after Jesus’s crucifixion — potentially referring to a lunar eclipse, ...

Throughout history, Christians have often believed Pontius Pilate was reluctant to condemn Jesus. History suggests otherwise, ...

NASA's astronomical model, dating back to the 1990s, has reignited discussions about the cosmic events surrounding Jesus ...

The term “Good” as applied to Good Friday is an Old English expression meaning holy. It’s often called Holy Friday also. But ...

Christian devotees from the Philippines were nailed to a cross on Friday in a reenactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion in ...

Hundreds of faithful walked solemnly Friday with actors portraying Jesus and his mother, Mary, marking one of the holiest of ...

The early results from a long-awaited excavation of the quarry beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are nothing short of ...

Good Friday traditions. Catholics around the city commemorated the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday.

Many traditions include self-flagellation or even re-enacting the crucifixion to emulate the suffering of Jesus Christ.

It's one of the holiest and most somber days in the Christian calendar as followers remember the execution of Jesus.

Good Friday is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and marks the day Jesus was crucified and died. This year, it is ...