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Devotees nail themselves to crosses at annual Good Friday ceremony in Philippines

The event is frowned upon by the Catholic Church.

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Mar 30th 2018, 2:06 PM

Devotees nail themselves to crosses at Philippines' annual Good Friday ceremony

Men also have their backs whipped.

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Apr 14th 2017, 12:35 PM