2.3 million faithful gathered in Belém, Brazil


 


An estimated 2.3 million faithful gathered in Belém, Brazil, on 11 October for the 234th Círio de Nazaré, one of the world’s largest religious processions. 

The 3.6-kilometre pilgrimage lasted five hours, with some devotees walking on their knees. Among them was a young man giving thanks after his mother was spared a threatened foot amputation.