This is how people observe Good Friday around the world
The week leading up to Easter is called Holy Week. It begins with Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday, but each day in between comes with its own name and celebrations
Good Friday falls on April 19 this year and is marked by many different traditions around the world.RomePope Francis leads the Way of The Cross at the Colosseum on April 3, 2015, in Rome.In this city, the Friday before Easter is called"Venerdì Santo," meaning Holy Friday, the day Jesus Christ was crucified. Many Italians choose to fast or eat a diet consisting of only fish on this day.
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