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Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter: Vatican

Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome's Colosseum, the Vatican said, adding to concerns about his frail health during a particularly busy liturgical period. Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, which re-enacts Christ's Passion and crucifixion, and composed the meditations that are read aloud at each station. But just as the event was about to begin, the Vatican announced that Francis was following the event from his home at the Vatican. It was the first time he had skipped the traditional, evocative event in his 11-year papacy, an event that St. John Paul II famously skipped just before he died in 2005. "To conserve his health in view of the vigil tomorrow and Mass on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis will follow the Via Crucis at the Colosseum this evening from the Casa Santa Marta," a statement from the Vatican press office said. The 87-year-old Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been battlin

Pope skips Good Friday event to preserve health ahead of Easter: Vatican
Updated On : 30 Mar 2024 | 7:29 AM IST

Sri Lanka on high alert on Good Friday; security beefed up around churches

Sri Lanka was put on high alert on Friday and security beefed up in major cities across the country, with special surveillance around the Churches having Good Friday services, according to a senior police official Police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa said over that 6,000 police personnel, over 3,000 military soldiers and over 400 elite special task force members had been deployed across the country on the occasion on Good Friday. "We have identified 2,268 churches having Good Friday services to provide special security, Thalduwa said. Police have also set up a special hotline to report any suspicious movements near the churches. The police said they were taking all precautions in view of the fifth anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide bombings which killed 270 people, including 11 Indians. Meanwhile, the Magistrates Court in central Colombo's Maligawatta has issued a summons to former president Maithripala Sirisena to appear before the court on April 4 to record a statement. T

Sri Lanka on high alert on Good Friday; security beefed up around churches
Updated On : 29 Mar 2024 | 1:28 PM IST

Violence against Christians raised in 'Good Friday' prayers in Kerala

Violence against Christians in Manipur and other parts of India was raised during the special prayers on the occasion of 'Good Friday' at the St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral here by Latin Catholic metropolitan Archbishop Thomas J Netto. Netto said that Christians in various parts of the country, especially in Manipur and north India, were being subjected to "cruelty and violence by dark forces" and alleged that there was no effective intervention against it by the authorities. "So, there is a need to take steps against such evil powers," he said. Auxiliary Bishop Mar Thomas Tharayil of the Archeparchy of Changanacherry under the Syro Malabar Catholic Church, as part of his prayers on the occasion, said fear weakens man and it is easier to subjugate a person who is scared. He said that if even one person in a country lives in fear, it should be seen as a failure of the nation. The Christian community in Kerala observed 'Good Friday' in accordance with traditional customs and bel

Violence against Christians raised in 'Good Friday' prayers in Kerala
Updated On : 29 Mar 2024 | 11:23 AM IST

Stock markets closed for trading today on account of Good Friday

The holiday-shortened week witnessed only three days of trading as the equity markets were also closed on Monday, March 25, on account of Holi

Stock markets closed for trading today on account of Good Friday
Updated On : 29 Mar 2024 | 9:01 AM IST

Good Friday bank holiday 2024: All about bank holidays in March 2024

Stock exchanges like the NSE and BSE, alongside commodity markets (MCX, NCDEX) will be shut on Friday, March 29 in recognition of Good Friday

Good Friday bank holiday 2024: All about bank holidays in March 2024
Updated On : 28 Mar 2024 | 5:28 PM IST

Indian stock markets to remain closed for 2 days next week: Here's why

Stock markets will remain closed on upcoming Monday and Friday, taking the total holidays to three in March, which is the highest for any month in 2024

Indian stock markets to remain closed for 2 days next week: Here's why
Updated On : 22 Mar 2024 | 5:42 PM IST

Long Weekend: Airfares, hotel rates shoot up ahead of Holi, Good Friday

The Indian tourism industry is witnessing a sustained boom on the back of what industry stakeholders call a mindset shift, where people are using every opportunity to travel

Long Weekend: Airfares, hotel rates shoot up ahead of Holi, Good Friday
Updated On : 21 Mar 2024 | 11:11 PM IST

Stock market holiday: BSE and NSE to remain closed today on Good Friday

Stock market holiday today: Full list of stock market holidays in 2023 here

Stock market holiday: BSE and NSE to remain closed today on Good Friday
Updated On : 07 Apr 2023 | 9:14 AM IST

Latest LIVE: US Capitol on lockdown over security incident, says report

Latest News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the ruling LDF and opposition UDF in Kerala, saying the people were fed up with the two fronts

Latest LIVE: US Capitol on lockdown over security incident, says report
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 11:03 PM IST

Good Friday reminds us about struggles, sacrifices of Jesus Christ: PM Modi

In his message on Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the day reminds us about the struggles and sacrifices of Christ

Good Friday reminds us about struggles, sacrifices of Jesus Christ: PM Modi
Updated On : 02 Apr 2021 | 9:02 AM IST

Good Friday essay: Passion plays and the ethics of spectacular violence

They also criticise humanity's capacity to eschew compassion

Good Friday essay: Passion plays and the ethics of spectacular violence
Updated On : 14 Apr 2017 | 10:22 AM IST

Modi govt now names Good Friday 'Digital India' Day; NE states cry 'no way'

Modi led BJP govt had earlier appointed Christmas Day as Good Governance Day

Modi govt now names Good Friday 'Digital India' Day; NE states cry 'no way'
Updated On : 14 Apr 2017 | 4:46 AM IST

Day to remember pious, compassionate thoughts of Christ: PM Modi

The day is observed to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Day to remember pious, compassionate thoughts of Christ: PM Modi
Updated On : 25 Mar 2016 | 1:30 PM IST