Penitents whipped their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across the largely Catholic country commemorated the passion and sufferings of Jesus.

Penitents lash themselves to atone for their sins on Good Friday in Philippines

Penitents whipped their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across the largely Catholic country commemorated the passion and sufferings of Jesus.