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Images: Good Friday around the world

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Christian faithful carry a cross into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem Friday, March 25, 2016. Catholics and Protestants commemorated the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by following the path in Jerusalem's Old City where, according to tradition, he walked on the way to the cross. Associated Press
A Christian faithful prays near the Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, March 25, 2016, on Good Friday during the Holy Week of Easter. Christians around the world are marking the death of Jesus Christ ahead of Easter Sunday. Associated Press
Pope Francis lies on the floor during a mass to celebrate the Lord's Passion, in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Friday, March 25, 2016. Associated Press
Volunteers carry a wooden cross as they walk in procession through the streets of Etna, Pa., a Pittsburgh suburb, on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. Clergymen from Christian churches in the borough organize a trek with volunteers carrying the wooden cross through borough streets to the cemetery as part of their services for Good Friday, the day Christians believe Jesus died on a cross to atone for the sins of mankind. Associated Press
Members of various craft guilds carry a life-size figure showing the Passion of Christ during a Good Friday procession in Lohr am Main, Germany, Friday, March 25, 2016.
Volunteers carry a wooden cross as they walk in procession through the streets of Etna, Pa., a Pittsburgh suburb, on Good Friday, March 25, 2016. Clergymen from Christian churches in the borough organize a trek with volunteers carrying the wooden cross through borough streets to the cemetery as part of their services for Good Friday, the day Christians believe Jesus died on a cross to atone for the sins of mankind. Associated Press
Nicanor Conrrado flogs himself to ask for the health of his sick brother during a Good Friday procession in Santo Tomas, northern Colombia, Friday, March 25, 2016. Dozens of flagellants flog themselves with whips ended in wax balls on the day that Christian religious commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Associated Press
Flagellant Gabriel Puello flogs himself during a Good Friday procession in Santo Tomas, northern Colombia, Friday, March 25, 2016. Puello took part in the procession to ask for the health of his sick father on the day that Christian religious commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Associated Press
Christian faithful carry a cross during Good Friday in Jerusalem, Friday, March 25, 2016. Catholics and Protestants commemorated the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by following the path in Jerusalem's Old City where, according to tradition, he walked on the way to the cross.
Pakistani Christian pray next to a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ during on Good Friday at a church in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, March, 25, 2016. Pakistani Christians are celebrating Holy week leading up to Easter. Associated Press
Indian Christians pray at a church on Good Friday in Ahmadabad, India, Friday, March 25, 2016. Christians around the world are marking the death of Jesus Christ ahead of Easter Sunday. Associated Press
An Indian Christian prays at a church on Good Friday in Ahmadabad, India, Friday, March 25, 2016. Christians around the world are marking the death of Jesus Christ ahead of Easter Sunday. Associated Press
Indian Christians pray during a procession to mark Good Friday in Jammu, India, Friday, March 25, 2016. Christians all over the world are marking the solemn period of Easter. Associated Press
An Indian Christian devotee carries a small cross woman during a procession to mark Good Friday in Jammu, India, Friday, March 25, 2016. Christians around the world are marking the death of Jesus Christ ahead of Easter Sunday. Associated Press
A Christian faithful prays near the Holy Family Basilica, Nairobi, Kenya, Friday, March 25, 2016, on Good Friday during the Holy Week of Easter. Christians around the world are marking the death of Jesus Christ ahead of Easter Sunday. Associated Press
Followed by relatives flagellant Gabriel Puello flogs himself during a Good Friday procession in Santo Tomas, northern Colombia, Friday, March 25, 2016. Puello took part in the procession to ask for the health of his sick father on the day that Christian religious commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. Associated Press
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