Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Spy Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday constitute what is known as the Holy Week, the last week of Jesus Christ's life on ...

Christian theology embraces Jesus’ death as a ransom that was paid to bring back to God the many who belong to him. Many perceive Jesus as a loving savior, but his acts of resistance are often missed.

In a country defined by deep inequalities and cultural divisions, the Semana Santa celebration plays a key role in forging national identity.

ANTIGUA, Guatemala — Overnight before the Holy Week processions pass in front of his house, Luis Álvarez works with two dozen family members and friends to create an elaborate, 115-foot-long (35-meter ...

French artist Jacques Joseph “James” Tissot (1836-1902) was known for his paintings of European high society during the latter part of the 19th century. However, in 1885, he experienced a religious ...

Good Friday 2025: Good Friday 2025 will be observed on Friday, April 18. It is a sad and holy day that remembers the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. Christians around the world spend this day in ...

Holy Week is tremendously important in the Christian year. What is it? Where did it come from? And what happens in it? Here are 9 things to know and share. 1) What is Holy Week? Holy Week is the week ...

This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from ...

Each Holy Week in Spain, thousands of people stand along city streets around the country waiting for Renaissance images of Christ crucified and Our Lady of Sorrows to pass by. A marching band playing ...