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Good Friday is not a federal holiday in the U.S., but it is observed as a holiday in several states
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In 2021, Pope Francis celebrated Good Friday Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
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This week is one of the most important on the Christian calendar — Holy Week, with Good Friday falling on April 7 this year, followed two days later by Easter Sunday.
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, while Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection.
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