Pope refers to 'Muslim brothers' on Good Friday

Pope refers to 'Muslim brothers' on Good Friday

In the Philippines, it's tradition on Good Friday for some is to actually suffer crucifixion. This year, nine devout Catholics had themselves nailed to crosses, duplicating the passion of Jesus Christ. Thousands of Filipinos flocked

LIVERMORE -- Thirty-seven people were arrested outside Lawrence Livermore Laboratory during an annual Good Friday morning protest by anti-nuclear and interfaith groups, a lab spokesman said. Alameda County sheriff's deputies arrested the protesters

SNYDER COUNTY -- Christians around Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania, and around the world marked Good Friday today. That's the day they believe Jesus Christ died on the cross. In Snyder County, members of one

Driving in northern New Mexico requires special caution on Good Friday. Tens of thousands of people â€" some walking all night â€" are converging on the village of Chimayo to pray inside a 200-year-old chapel before a carved wooden image of Jesus.

Thousands of people took place in Good Friday activities throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Cardinal George gave a Good Friday blessing to his flock in Daley Plaza earlier in the day. The observance began

Good Friday 2013 in Houston

Good Friday 2013 in Houston

A penintent is nailed to a cross during the reenactment of crucifixion on Good Friday in the village of San Juan, San Fernando City, north of Manila on March 29, 2013. Roman Catholic fanatics in the Philippines had themselves nailed to the cross on

The Fulton Good Friday Cross Walk begins at Holy Trinity Parish. Rev. Mark Kimpland of First United Methodist Church leads the opening of the walk. Walkers take turns carrying the large wooden cross through downtown Fulton. David Lassman

A penintent is nailed to a cross during the reenactment of crucifixion on Good Friday in the village of San Juan, San Fernando City, north of Manila on March 29, 2013. Roman Catholic fanatics in the Philippines had themselves nailed to the cross on

TweetThe following is a column written previously for this same day. It's what I believed then, and it's what I believe now. May you and yours have a Happy Easter. Today is Good Friday, beginning the three holiest days of.

Christians around the world gathered Friday to celebrate the Passion of Jesus Christ as part of their Holy Week. Pilgrims in Israel streamed through Jerusalem's Old City, walking a traditional Good Friday procession that

"North Korea is not going to war," senior US official says

"North Korea is not going to war," senior US official says

North Korea has entered a “state of war” against its Southern neighbor, stating that from now on any issues between the two countries will be resolved in a "wartime manner."

Since it is easy to focus on the accidental comedy in North Korean propaganda, The Lede asked B. R. Myers, an expert on the subject, what he makes of the isolated nation's current saber rattling.

Last Updated, 11:47 p.m. As my colleague Choe Sang-Hun reports, North Korea's state news agency released the latest in a series of saber-rattling images on Friday, this time showing the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, studying what the agency called

North Korea said on Saturday it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea in a continuing escalation of tough rhetoric against Seoul and Washington.

Last Updated, 11:47 p.m. As my colleague Choe Sang-Hun reports, North Korea's state news agency released the latest in a series of saber-rattling images on Friday, this time showing the country's leader, Kim Jong-un, studying what the agency called

Bruins have no hard feelings toward Iginla

Bruins have no hard feelings toward Iginla

After an evening full of speculation that Jarome Iginla was on his way to joining the Boston Bruins, the trade changed course late Wednesday night and the six-time all-star wound up wearing another black and gold jersey. The Calgary Flames traded their

The Penguins, who want Iginla to participate in at least one practice before playing in a game, are not scheduled to practice again until Monday. Therefore, Tuesday's match against the Buffalo Sabres could be Iginla's first game in a Pittsburgh sweater.

From the blog Puck Daddy: All through Wednesday night, rumours swirled that Jarome Iginla had been traded to the Boston Bruins. They began when he was scratched from Calgary's game with the Colorado Avalanche, and

We went to bed thinking Jarome Iginla was going to be a Bruin. Nearly every single rumor had the 17-year vet heading to Boston, and when Iginla was a healthy scratch for Calgary's late-night game, it seemed a fait accompli.

After an evening full of speculation that Jarome Iginla was on his way to joining the Boston Bruins, the trade changed course late Wednesday night and the six-time all-star wound up wearing another black and gold jersey. The Calgary Flames traded their

Trending: Red equal signs tally support for marriage equality

Trending: Red equal signs tally support for marriage equality

The Supreme Court is taking a look at marriage today - and if you look at Facebook, your friends are probably chiming in.

red_equal_signs_marriage_equality.jpg View full size This image released by the Human Rights Campaign shows a redesign of their logo. A square box with thick pink horizontal lines (the mathematical equal symbol) was offered for sharing this week by the

Have you noticed that Facebook and Twitter users are changing their profile pictures to an image of a red equal sign? The images are in response to the Supreme Court beginning their hearings on gay marriage Tuesday in

Bud Light said it with beer cans and Martha Stewart with red velvet cake as companies and celebrities from Beyonce to George Takei joined millions of social media users in posting and tweaking a simple red logo in support

Bud Light said it with beer cans and Martha Stewart with red velvet cake as companies and celebrities from Beyonce to George Takei joined millions of social media users in posting and tweaking a simple red logo in support

Trending: Red equal signs tally support for marriage equality

Trending: Red equal signs tally support for marriage equality

If you're wondering why so many of your Facebook friends suddenly have the same profile picture -- and why on earth it's a red equal sign -- Zap2it is here to help.

There's a good reason "red equal sign" became a hot Google search this week. The Human Rights Campaign's red equal sign logo, a symbol of solidarity for marriage equality, went viral on Facebook profiles and other online avatars, with its adopters

They're popping up on Facebook news feeds around the nation, but without much explanation. Just what are those red equal-sign Facebook profile pictures all about? Look no further than the Human Rights Campaign, an organization in support of gay

Background On March 25th, 2013, the day before the beginning of the United States Supreme Court's deliberation of California's same-sex marriage ban known a.

Bud Light said it with beer cans and Martha Stewart with red velvet cake as companies and celebrities from Beyonce to George Takei joined millions of social media users in posting and tweaking a simple red logo in support

Bell: Tony Romo's mega contract comes down to trust

Bell: Tony Romo's mega contract comes down to trust

When he heard of Tony Romo's new contract extension, he offered up a succinct assessment on Twitter: Tony Romo 6 yr 55 million dollar extension. Wow really, with one playoff win. You got to be kidding me. â€" Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) March

In Tony Romo's case, apparently a lot. Romo signed a six-year, $108 million extension with the Cowboys on Friday (on top of the $11.5 million he's due to earn in 2013), which could keep the longtime starter in Dallas through 2019. The deal includes $55

Boy, the Dallas Cowboys must really trust Tony Romo. That faith was reflected in multiple ways as America's most scrutinized quarterback has become one of its richest with a six-year, $108 million contract extension. Owner Jerry Jones backed up his

This was the easy part. The obvious part. Given the way he has played for them and the lack of equivalent or superior available options, Tony Romo's new six-year, $108 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys was inevitable. Some will wail and gnash

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on fourth down in a game against the New York Giants in the second half of NFL football action at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas