The last week of Lent marks the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ in many Spanish cities . In a statement released on Monday, Pope Francis said that he was “deeply moved” by the images and words of those who had been killed during the recent violence between Christians and Muslims in Spain. For the festival , penitents from several Catholic brotherhoods take part in haunting processions in the city streets .
The last week of Lent marks the annual commemoration of the Passion of Jesus Christ in many Spanish cities . Easter Holy Week begins on the Sunday before Easter ( Palm Sunday ) and continues through to Easter Sunday . For the festival , penitents from several Catholic brotherhoods take part in haunting processions in the city streets .