Updated 6.35pm

Catholics are on Friday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary as the Church marks Good Friday.

Archbishop Charles Scicluna leads the celebration at St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta.

Watch the event in the video below.

In his homily, the archbishop spoke about violence and character assassination saying these were the people’s reaction to current prophets who told the truth, showing the wounds of humanity and reminding people of their responsibilities.

He mentioned victims of injustice, including those who suffered domestic violence, as well as people who are currently suffering in so many places in the world, including in Ukraine, Yemen and Libya.

“We have to pass our conscience through a sieve, acknowledge our complicity in His brutal passion, and understand that the words of forgiveness he says on the cross and his thirst for our love is a message for each and every one of us," Scicluna said.