Photos of the Day: Holy Water and Willow Twigs

Los Angeles, US

Homer the dog rides in a mini school bus during the annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony, presided over by the archbishop of LA, José H Gómez
Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Horse-racing fans attend the trophy presentation of the Dubai World Cup at the Meydan racecourse
Photograph: Karim Sahib/AFP/Getty Images

Zipaquirá, Colombia

Members of the Nazarenos brotherhood march in procession as part of Holy Week celebrations
Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images