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US VP Vance attends Good Friday service at St Peter's Basilica, to meet Vatican Secretary of State amid immigration row
Rome, April 19: US Vice President JD Vance attended a Good Friday service at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy, as part of his Easter weekend visit. He is scheduled to meet Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, on Saturday, according to Politico.
Indian Minorities Federation joins Good Friday Mass in Mumbai, calls for interfaith harmony
Mumbai, April 19: The Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) joined the Good Friday Mass at the Holy Name Church in Mumbai, extending solidarity with the Christian community and emphasising the message of interfaith unity and harmony.
Kerala: Over 5,000 devotees participate in 'Way of the Cross' procession in Ollur on Good Friday
Thrissur, April 19: Over 5,000 devotees took part in the solemn 'Way of the Cross' procession at St Antony's Forane Church in Ollur in Kerala's Thrissur on Good Friday.
Good Friday masses held across churches in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, April 18: For Christians in Kerala, Good Friday is a day of prayer that is not missed by even those who rarely attend the weekly Sunday mass and hence, churches across the state were crowded.
Manipur: Devotees commemorate Good Friday with prayers at MBC Centre Church in Imphal
Imphal, April 18: Devotees gathered at MBC Centre Church in Imphal on Friday to offer prayers and observe Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Himachal Pradesh: Devotees, locals, and tourists attend Good Friday service at Shimla's Christ Church
Shimla, April 18: On Good Friday, members of the Christian community, locals, and tourists gathered at Christ Church in Shimla to commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion.
Thoothukudi observes Good Friday with a solemn procession at Panimayamatha Church
Thoothukudi, India, April 18: Devotees in Thoothukudi commemorated Good Friday with solemnity and devotion, observing traditional rituals at Panimayamatha Church to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The special service, held in the morning, drew a large number of faithful who gathered to reflect on one of the most significant events in the Christian faith.
Kerala: Devotees take part in St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral's Good Friday procession in Palayam
Thiruvananthapuram, India, April 18: Devotees in Kerala participated in the Good Friday prayers procession at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral in Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram district, today, commemorating the day Jesus was crucified according to the Bible.
Christians in India mark Good Friday with solemn prayers and reflection on 'Jesus' sacrifice'
New Delhi, April 18: Christians across the country marked Good Friday on Friday with solemn prayers and spiritual reflection, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for humanity.
May the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevail: PM Modi on Good Friday
New Delhi, April 18: On Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and urged people to embrace kindness and compassion, praying that the spirit of peace and togetherness always prevails.
Andhra govt releases Rs 30 crore for honorarium to Christian pastors
Amaravati, April 17: In good news to Christian pastors ahead of Good Friday, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday released Rs 30 crore for paying them honorarium.
PM Modi remembers sacrifice of Jesus Christ on Good Friday
New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered the courage and sacrifices of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi share message of compassion, peace on Good Friday
New Delhi, April 18: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday took to X to extend a message of peace and sacrifice on the occasion of Good Friday, urging everyone to embrace the values of humanity, kindness, and peace.
Tamil Nadu: Grand Holy Thursday celebration held at Velankanni church
Nagapattinam, April 18: A grand Holy Thursday celebration was held at the world-renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni, located in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu.
Indian stock markets closed for Good Friday; Asian markets see gains
Mumbai, April 18: Indian stock markets are shut on Friday due to the Good Friday holiday. However, other major Asian markets continued their upward trend, with key indices posting gains.
Christians gear up for Good Friday, Easter Sunday during Holy Week
Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: Christians in South India and around the rest of the country are gearing up for two major festivals this week, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.