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Corpus Christi Thursday And Mule Day In Mexico
A mother and daughter attend Mass outside a parish in the southern part of Mexico City, Mexico, on Corpus Christi Thursday, also known as Mule Day in Mexico, on June 4, 2026. Corpus Christi Day, originating in the 13th century in Belgium, is celebrated 60 days after Easter Sunday to proclaim and strengthen faith in Jesus Christ, who is present in the Blessed Sacrament, according to the Catholic Church. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)