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Good Friday around the world - in pictures

Good Friday traditions: Bensheim, Germany: A man waits to take part in a re-enactment
Bensheim, Germany: A member of the Italian Catholic community waits to take part in a re-enactment of the crucifixion Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters
Good Friday traditions: Paombong, Philippines: A penitent wears a crown of barbed wire
Paombong, Philippines: A penitent wears a crown of barbed wire to atone for his sins Photograph: Aaron Favila/AP
Good Friday traditions: Klaten, Indonesia: Catholics participate in re-enactment the crucifixion
Klaten, Indonesia: Catholics participate in a re-enactment of the crucifixion Photograph: Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images
Good Friday traditions: Jerusalem: A Catholic worshipper holds a cross made out of bread
Jerusalem: A Catholic worshipper holds a cross made out of bread inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Photograph: Bernat Armangue/AP
Good Friday traditions: San Pedro Cutud, Philippines: A man is hoisted on a cross by volunteers
San Pedro Cutud, Philippines: A man is hoisted by volunteers after nails are driven into his palms Photograph: Bullit Marquez/AP
Good Friday traditions: Valencia, Spain: Worshippers surround the icon of the Santisimo Cristo
Valencia, Spain: Worshippers surround the icon of the Santísimo Cristo del Salvador brotherhood during a Holy Week procession Photograph: Alberto Saiz/AP
Good Friday traditions: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Hundreds of faithful participate in a procession
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Hundreds of worshippers take part in a Good Friday procession in Paraty Photograph: Victor R. Caivano/AP
Good Friday traditions: Jerusalem: An actor representing Jesus Christ carries a cross
Jerusalem: An actor playing Jesus Christ carries a cross as part of the Good Friday procession on the Via Dolorosa in the Old City Photograph: Abir Sultan/EPA
Good Friday traditions: Gauhati, India: Devotees offer prayers during a re-enactment of crucifixion
Gauhati, India: Worshippers offer prayers as a devotee, unseen, re-enacts the crucifixion Photograph: Anupam Nath/AP
Good Friday traditions: Lagos, Nigeria: A man dresses as guard during a ritual procession
Lagos, Nigeria: A man dresses as a guard during a ritual procession to mark Good Friday Photograph: Akintunde Akinleye/Reuters
Good Friday traditions: Berwick-upon-Tweed, England: Pilgrims walk with crosses
Berwick-upon-Tweed, England: Pilgrims carry crosses on the final leg of the Northern Cross pilgrimage to the holy island of Lindisfarne Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Good Friday traditions: Villarosa, Sicily: Penitents carry a cross during a Good Friday procession
Villarosa, Sicily: Penitents carry a cross during the Good Friday procession Photograph: Marcello Paternostro/AFP/Getty Images
Good Friday traditions: Jammu, India: Christians kneel and offer prayers during a procession
Jammu, India: Christians kneel and offer prayers during a Good Friday procession Photograph: Channi Anand/AP
Good Friday traditions: Wonogiri, Central Java: A worshipper carries a crucifix
Wonogiri, central Java: A worshipper carries a crucifix during a Good Friday procession Photograph: Andry Prasetyo/Reuters
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