WATCH: Catholics in Ecuador, Venezuela and Chile take part in Good Friday processions
Catholics in Ecuador took part in the Good Friday procession in central Quito, some of them wearing the traditional purple hoods..
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Good Friday is a Christian holy day observing the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It is also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday, Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord, Great and Holy Friday.
Catholics in Ecuador took part in the Good Friday procession in central Quito, some of them wearing the traditional purple hoods..
Francis had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, but cancelled for the second year in a row over health..