Philippines' Catholic devotees nailed to crosses to re-enact crucifixion


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  • Friday, 29 Mar 2024

Filipino Catholic Ruben Enaje is nailed to the cross during his reenaction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday, in San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines, March 29, 2024. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David

CUTUD, Philippines (Reuters) - Catholic devotees were nailed to crosses in sweltering heat north of the Philippines capital Manila on Good Friday in a re-enactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion.

Around 20,000 Filipino and foreign tourists flocked to San Pedro Cutud village in Pampanga province to witness this annual display of devotion, which the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines frowns upon.

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