Pope Francis swings a censer during the Easter Vigil at St. Peter's basilica on Saturday, March 26, at the Vatican.
Pope Francis swings a censer during the Easter Vigil at St. Peter's basilica on Saturday, March 26, at the Vatican.
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The faithful light candles during a Good Friday procession in Lima, Peru.
The faithful light candles during a Good Friday procession in Lima, Peru.
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Actors representing "los Judios" and Jesus Christ take part in "La Judea" along the streets of Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain, during a Holy Friday procession on Friday, March 25. Certain families in the city have kept this tradition alive for more than 100 years.
Actors representing "los Judios" and Jesus Christ take part in "La Judea" along the streets of Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain, during a Holy Friday procession on Friday, March 25. Certain families in the city have kept this tradition alive for more than 100 years.
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Pope Francis attends the Celebration of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on March 25 in Vatican City, Vatican.
Pope Francis attends the Celebration of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on March 25 in Vatican City, Vatican.
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An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencina, Spain, dress in period clothing to perform a re-enactment of Christ's suffering on March 25.
An actor portraying Jesus is crucified as residents of Hiendelaencina, Spain, dress in period clothing to perform a re-enactment of Christ's suffering on March 25.
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Pakistani Christians attend Mass to mark Good Friday at St. Anthony's Church in Lahore on March 25.
Pakistani Christians attend Mass to mark Good Friday at St. Anthony's Church in Lahore on March 25.
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A masked penitent from La Santa Vera Cruz brotherhood takes part in an Easter procession known as "Los Picaos" in the small village of San Vicente de La Sonsierra in northern Spain on March 25.
A masked penitent from La Santa Vera Cruz brotherhood takes part in an Easter procession known as "Los Picaos" in the small village of San Vicente de La Sonsierra in northern Spain on March 25.
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Pope Francis kisses a man's foot at a refugee center outside of Rome on Thursday, March 24. The Pope washed and kissed the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees, declaring them children of the same God. Christians around the world are observing Holy Week, which marks the last week of Lent and the beginning of Easter celebrations.
Pope Francis kisses a man's foot at a refugee center outside of Rome on Thursday, March 24. The Pope washed and kissed the feet of Muslim, Orthodox, Hindu and Catholic refugees, declaring them children of the same God. Christians around the world are observing Holy Week, which marks the last week of Lent and the beginning of Easter celebrations.
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Penitents carry an image of Jesus Christ through the streets in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain, on Thursday, March 24.
Penitents carry an image of Jesus Christ through the streets in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain, on Thursday, March 24.
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Penitents flagellate themselves as part of Holy Week celebrations in Manila, Philippines, on March 24.
Penitents flagellate themselves as part of Holy Week celebrations in Manila, Philippines, on March 24.
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An actor plays Jesus in a street play in Manila on March 24.
An actor plays Jesus in a street play in Manila on March 24.
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Penitents take part in a procession in Calahorra, Spain, on March 24.
Penitents take part in a procession in Calahorra, Spain, on March 24.
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People watch as penitents take part in a procession in Zamora, Spain, on Wednesday, March 23.
People watch as penitents take part in a procession in Zamora, Spain, on Wednesday, March 23.
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In Taxco, Mexico, penitents march while whipping their backs or carrying thorny sticks.
In Taxco, Mexico, penitents march while whipping their backs or carrying thorny sticks.
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Penitents take part in a parade in Zamora on March 23.
Penitents take part in a parade in Zamora on March 23.
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Penitents leave a university building in Seville, Spain, after a procession was canceled due to bad weather on Tuesday, March 22.
Penitents leave a university building in Seville, Spain, after a procession was canceled due to bad weather on Tuesday, March 22.
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A woman prays on a hill in Oshmiany, Belarus, on Sunday, March 20.
A woman prays on a hill in Oshmiany, Belarus, on Sunday, March 20.
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A Catholic attends a Palm Sunday Mass in Managua, Nicaragua, on March 20.
A Catholic attends a Palm Sunday Mass in Managua, Nicaragua, on March 20.
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People wave palm fronds during a Palm Sunday Mass in Bulacan, Philippines, on March 20.
People wave palm fronds during a Palm Sunday Mass in Bulacan, Philippines, on March 20.
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