No Mass is celebrated on this day, but the service of Good Friday is called the Mass of the Presanctified because Communion (in the species of bread) which had already been consecrated on Holy ...

Striking ceremonies have been taking place around the world as many Christians marked Good Friday. Jesus died on the cross on Good Friday, the Bible says, and was resurrected on Easter Sunday.

It is one of the only times in the year when Pope Francis is not leading the religious services Good Friday is the only day in the Roman Catholic calendar when no mass is celebrated Instead ...