As close as I can tell with a really quick search, every Catholic has an alter cross and has ever since about the thirteenth century. Given that the alter whereon the cross would sit has been cropped out of this photo, I want to know which Church it is since I've never seen a Catholic Church where there wasn't a cross or crucifix on the alter during any mass. Do you have a copy of the photo that hasn't been cropped or know which Church this is?
As close as I can tell with a really quick search, every Catholic has an alter cross and has ever since about the thirteenth century.
Actually, this is an ordination and all priests lie prostrate at one point during the service to show their unworthiness before God. It has nothing to do with adoration really, but rather is about humility.