The Week in Photos: From Pilgrims in Portugal to Protestors in Chile

A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
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Young pilgrims wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at the Sanctuary of Fatima on May 12th, 2017, in Fatima, Portugal.

Young pilgrims wait for the arrival of Pope Francis at the Sanctuary of Fatima on May 12th, 2017, in Fatima, Portugal.

People carry flags and balloons during a rally in Donetsk on May 11th, 2017, to mark the third anniversary of a referendum on the declaration of the Donetsk People's Republic.

People carry flags and balloons during a rally in Donetsk, Ukraine, on May 11th, 2017, to mark the third anniversary of a referendum on the declaration of the Donetsk People's Republic.

Illegal immigrants, who were rescued by the Libyan coast guard in the Mediterranean, arrive at a naval base in Tripoli, Libya, on May 10th, 2017.

Illegal immigrants, who were rescued by the Libyan coast guard in the Mediterranean, arrive at a naval base in Tripoli, Libya, on May 10th, 2017.

Students dance during a protest against education reform in Santiago on May 9th, 2017.

Students dance during a protest against education reform in Santiago, Chile, on May 9th, 2017.

Residents throw stones during clashes with riot police in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8th, 2017, following a demonstration over land grabbing, housing, and unemployment in the area.

Residents throw stones during clashes with riot police in Johannesburg, South Africa, on May 8th, 2017, following a demonstration over land grabbing, housing, and unemployment in the area.

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