Crucifixion marked in Jerusalem

Hundreds of Christians streamed through the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem’s Old City today, hoisting wooden crosses and chanting prayers to mark the crucifixion of Jesus.

Throngs of pilgrims walked a traditional Good Friday procession that retraces Jesus’ steps along the Via Dolorosa, Latin for the Way of Suffering. They followed his 14 stations, saying a prayer at each and ending at the ancient Holy Sepulchre church.