"Stabat Mater"

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4 Apr 2026

Women dressed in black await the procession of the Madonna Desolata from the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir of women with veiled faces and dressed in black, some barefoot, sings the traditional hymn Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. They move slowly, participating in a ritual that involves the entire community.

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4 Apr 2026

Women dressed in black await the procession of the Madonna Desolata from the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir of women with veiled faces and dressed in black, some barefoot, sings the traditional hymn Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. They move slowly, participating in a ritual that involves the entire community.

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4 Apr 2026

Women dressed in black cover their heads as the Madonna Desolata is carried out of the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black, some of whom go barefoot, sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi.

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4 Apr 2026

Women dressed in black sing the Hymn of the Desolate as the Madonna Desolata is carried out of the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black--some of whom go barefoot--sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. They move slowly with their faces hidden, participating in a ritual that commemorates Christ's death and involves the entire community.

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4 Apr 2026

Women dressed in black sing the Hymn of the Desolate as the Madonna Desolata is carried out of the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black--some of whom go barefoot--sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi.

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4 Apr 2026

Women dressed in black sing the Hymn of the Desolate as the Madonna Desolata is carried out of the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black--some of whom go barefoot--sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi.

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4 Apr 2026

The statue of Our Lady of Sorrows is carried out of the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. The women, some of whom are barefoot, move slowly with their faces hidden, participating in a ritual that involves the entire community.

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4 Apr 2026

Worshippers gather before the Madonna Desolata as she is carried out of the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black--some of whom still go barefoot--sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. The women move slowly with their faces hidden, participating in a ritual that commemorates the Passion of Christ.

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4 Apr 2026

Schoolgirls in traditional dress stand before the Madonna Desolata as she is carried out of the Church of San Francesco e Biagio on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi.

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4 Apr 2026

The statue of Our Lady of Sorrows is carried in a procession through the streets of Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on Holy Saturday, April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. Some participants continue the tradition of going barefoot.

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4 Apr 2026

Women participate in the Desolata ritual in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. About 400 women are expected to march in procession through the streets of the city on Holy Saturday. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. Some participants still go barefoot.

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4 Apr 2026

Women participate in the Desolata ritual in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. About 400 women are expected to march in procession through the streets of the city on Holy Saturday. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. Some participants still go barefoot.

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4 Apr 2026

About 400 women participate in a procession, singing the hymn of the Desolata through the streets of Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026, during the Desolata ritual on Holy Saturday. The morning event features a large choir of women with veiled faces, dressed in black, some of whom walk barefoot, singing the traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. The procession is a community ritual reflecting on the Passion.

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4 Apr 2026

About 400 women participate in a procession, singing the hymn of the Desolata through the streets of Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026, during the Desolata ritual on Holy Saturday. The morning event features a large choir of women with veiled faces, dressed in black, some of whom walk barefoot, singing the traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. The procession is a community ritual reflecting on the Passion.

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4 Apr 2026

About 400 women participate in a procession, singing the hymn of the Desolata through the streets of Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026, during the Desolata ritual on Holy Saturday. The morning event features a large choir of women with veiled faces, dressed in black, some of whom walk barefoot, singing the traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. The procession is a community ritual reflecting on the Passion.

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4 Apr 2026

About 400 women participate in a procession, singing the hymn of the Desolata through the streets of Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026, during the Desolata ritual on Holy Saturday. The morning event features a large choir of women with veiled faces, dressed in black, some of whom walk barefoot, singing the traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. The procession is a community ritual reflecting on the Passion.

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