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The Digest:

Christians around the world observed Good Friday on April 3, 2026, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. AP photos captured solemn processions from New York's Brooklyn Bridge to Rome's Colosseum, where Pope Leo XIV led the Via Crucis. In the Philippines, devotees were nailed to crosses in extreme reenactments. In Nigeria, members of St Francis Catholic Church in Lagos took part in a Way of the Cross reenactment. Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa was largely empty due to restrictions linked to the Iran war.

Key Points:
  • Good Friday observances unite millions of Christians across continents.
  • The Iran war disrupted pilgrimages to Jerusalem's holiest sites.
  • Extreme reenactments in the Philippines highlight diverse cultural expressions of faith.
  • Nigeria's Catholic community actively participated in global Holy Week traditions.
  • The solemnity contrasts with the rising commercialisation of Easter celebrations.

Watch for Easter Sunday celebrations on April 5, as Christians worldwide celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Sources: Social Media

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