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Palm Sunday: this is how the beginning of Holy Week is celebrated around the world [FOTOS]

Faithful Catholics celebrate Palm Sunday in Pakistan.

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Palm Sunday is also celebrated in Lebanon.

Palm Sunday is also celebrated in Lebanon.

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Christian worshipers march along the road overlooking the Dome of the Rock mosque in the Al-Aqsa mosque complex during the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the old city of East Jerusalem on April 2, 2023.

Christian worshipers march along the road overlooking the Dome of the Rock mosque in the Al-Aqsa mosque complex during the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to the old city of East Jerusalem on April 2, 2023.

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An altar server pours incense and a priest pours holy water as Catholic worshipers raise palm branches for blessing during a Palm Sunday mass outside the Church of San José in Caracas, Venezuela.

An altar server pours incense and a priest pours holy water as Catholic worshipers raise palm branches for blessing during a Palm Sunday mass outside the Church of San José in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Catholic parishioners take part in the Palm Sunday procession in Tegucigalpa on April 2, 2023, at the start of Holy Week.

Catholic parishioners take part in the Palm Sunday procession in Tegucigalpa on April 2, 2023, at the start of Holy Week.

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Faithful Catholics take part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession marking the start of Holy Week in the historic center of San Salvador, El Salvador.

Faithful Catholics take part in the traditional Palm Sunday procession marking the start of Holy Week in the historic center of San Salvador, El Salvador.

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Members of the brotherhood of Jesus Nazareno and del Señor Sepultado carry an image of Jesus Christ after the traditional Palm Sunday procession on April 2, 2023 in San Pedro Sacatepéquez, west of Guatemala City.

Members of the brotherhood of Jesus Nazareno and del Señor Sepultado carry an image of Jesus Christ after the traditional Palm Sunday procession on April 2, 2023 in San Pedro Sacatepéquez, west of Guatemala City.

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Members of the brotherhood of Jesús Nazareno and Señora Sepultado carry an image of Jesus Christ on a donkey.

Members of the brotherhood of Jesus Nazareno and Señor Sepultado carry an image of Jesus Christ on a donkey “Melvin” during the start of the traditional Palm Sunday procession in San Pedro Sacatepéquez.

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Indigenous women of Guatemala attend Mass on Palm Sunday April 2, 2023 in San Pedro Sacatepéquez.

Indigenous women of Guatemala attend Mass on Palm Sunday April 2, 2023 in San Pedro Sacatepéquez.

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Believers carry palm branches during the Palm Sunday procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Believers carry palm branches during the Palm Sunday procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Old City of Jerusalem.

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Major denominations of Christianity, including Orthodox, Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, and Anglicans, distribute and bless palm branches or other native trees on Palm Sunday.

Major denominations of Christianity, including Orthodox, Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, and Anglicans, distribute and bless palm branches or other native trees on Palm Sunday.

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Pope Francis is celebrating Holy Mass on Palm Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican this Sunday.

Pope Francis is celebrating Holy Mass on Palm Sunday at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican this Sunday.

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Amidst candles and traditional palm fronds, a massive Christian procession celebrated Palm Sunday in Jerusalem.

Amidst candles and traditional palm fronds, a massive Christian procession celebrated Palm Sunday in Jerusalem.

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A golden cross, candles and palm branches are carried during the Palm Sunday procession at York Minster, UK.

A golden cross, candles and palm branches are carried during the Palm Sunday procession at York Minster, UK.

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Christians hold palm branches during the Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in the background.

Christians hold palm branches during the Palm Sunday procession on the Mount of Olives with the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in the background.

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Members of the International Headquarters of the Heavenly Church of Christ (CCC) take part in a street procession to commemorate Jesus' symbolic triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria.

Members of the International Headquarters of the Heavenly Church of Christ (CCC) take part in a street procession to commemorate Jesus’ symbolic triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday in Lagos, Nigeria.

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Hungarian Catholics celebrate the biblical arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem before his crucifixion.

Hungarian Catholics celebrate the biblical arrival of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem before his crucifixion.

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Men carry a wooden cross during a Palm Sunday procession in Debrecen, Hungary.

Men carry a wooden cross during a Palm Sunday procession in Debrecen, Hungary.

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Fellowship of the Entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem by the stars of Palm Sunday in Logroño, Spain, the blessing of the branches and the procession of La Borriqueta, which was attended by hundreds of people from Logroño.

Fellowship of the Entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem by the stars of Palm Sunday in Logroño, Spain, the blessing of the branches and the procession of La Borriqueta, which was attended by hundreds of people from Logroño.

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Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes blesses palm branches during a Mass on Palm Sunday at the start of Holy Week religious holidays in Managua, Nicaragua.

Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes blesses palm branches during a Mass on Palm Sunday at the start of Holy Week religious holidays in Managua, Nicaragua.

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Parishioners take part in a procession with an image of Jesus on a donkey during Palm Sunday celebrations today in Panchimalco, El Salvador.

Parishioners take part in a procession with an image of Jesus on a donkey during Palm Sunday celebrations today in Panchimalco, El Salvador.

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The Spanish actor Antonio Banderas took part this Sunday in his native Malaga in the procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Tears and Grace, whose image

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas took part this Sunday in his native Malaga in the procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Tears and Grace, whose image “always” accompanies him in the dressing room. Like every year, the actor actively participates in traditional Holy Week events in his city.

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Banderas participates in a religious festival in Malaga and carries a virgin's andu.

Banderas participates in a religious festival in Malaga and carries a virgin’s andu.

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Catholic parishioners participate in the Palm Sunday procession that opens Holy Week today in Cali, Colombia.

Catholic parishioners participate in the Palm Sunday procession that opens Holy Week today in Cali, Colombia.

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From Palm Sunday to Sunday, there are seven days during which Holy Week is celebrated, which takes place in all the streets and churches of Spain.

From Palm Sunday to Sunday, there are seven days during which Holy Week is celebrated, which takes place in all the streets and churches of Spain.

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Paso de palio de la Virgen Nuestra Señora de la Giniesta of the brotherhood of the same name founded in the 15th century, among the crowd after leaving the Church of San Julián in Seville, Spain, for the brotherhood's departure procession on Sunday .  from Ramos.

Paso de palio de la Virgen Nuestra Señora de la Giniesta of the brotherhood of the same name founded in the 15th century, among the crowd after leaving the Church of San Julián in Seville, Spain, for the brotherhood’s departure procession on Sunday . from Ramos.

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Members of the Brotherhood of the Roman Guard today participate in a Palm Sunday procession in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Members of the Brotherhood of the Roman Guard today participate in a Palm Sunday procession in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

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