Pope Francis leads the Chrism Mass for Holy Thursday, which marks the start of Easter celebrations, in St Peter's Basilica
Washing of the Feet by the Archbishop of Krakow Marek Jedraszewski during the Holy Thursday Mass at Wawel Royal CathedralPeople gather for the Way of the Cross at the Phoenix Park in DublinPeople take part in the traditional ceremony of The Spies during the Holy Thursday celebrations in Tzintzuntzan, MexicoSpanish legionnaires carrying a figure of 'Cristo de la Buena Muerte' (Christ of the good death) during a procession in MalagaA Christian devotee is nailed to a cross during a re-enactment of the crucifixion north of Manila in the Philippines
Elsewhere in the Philippines, RJ Rivera has his back wounded to bleed as part of his penitence in the village of San Juan, PampangaA man takes part in the 'Jesus Nazareno, el pobre y Maria Santisima del Dulce Nombre' (Jesus the Nazarene, the poor and Holy Mary of the Sweet Name) procession in MadridPenitents of 'Santa Cruz' brotherhood rest as they take part in a procession in MalagaEast Timorese Christian devotees re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in DiliAn Indian actor re-enacts the crucifixion of Jesus during a passion play in BangaloreChristian pilgrims carry a large wooden cross along the Via Dolorosa (Way of Suffering) in Jerusalem's Old City
