Photos of the Day: Holy Water and Willow Twigs

Durban, South Africa

Hare Krishna devotees from all over South Africa sing and chant as they march through North Beach, during the 29th annual Rathayatra (Festival of Chariots) in the city.
Photograph: Rajesh Jantilal/AFP/Getty Images

Izvorani, Romania

Lidia Valentín of Spain lifts during the women’s senior 75kg Snatch category at the European Weightlifting Championships
Photograph: Daniel Mihailescu/AFP/Getty Images

Rome, Italy

Pope Francis presides over the Via Crucis torchlight procession at the Colosseum
Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images