Worshippers flock to church services as leaders share Good Friday messages of tolerance and faith

As thousands of churchgoers attend Good Friday services across Australia, religious leaders have spoken of the way in which the day's deep and sombre significance continues to resonate two millennia after the death of Jesus.

abc.net.au/news/good-friday-services-held-across-australia/102200544Christian worshippers have flocked to church services across Australia to hear religious leaders mark Good Friday with messages of faith, hope and love.Church leaders have delivered appeals for love and mutual respectThousands are expected to attend masses, services and Stations of the Cross processions throughout the day commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The Way of the Cross walk is one of the city's most distinctive Good Friday events, and has been a tradition in Melbourne for more than two decades. The Way of the Cross walk through Melbourne's streets has been a tradition in the city for more than 20 years.

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