At least 1.8 million mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers are marching in an annual procession in the Philippines that venerates a centuries-old black statue of Jesus.

Devotees hold candles at the Feast of Jesus Nazareno festival in the Philippines Footage shows thousands of Filipino Catholics with electronic LED candle lights gathered at the Quirino Grandstand ...

This special devotion was once encouraged by Pope Innocent X, who issued a papal bull establishing the Confradia de Jesus Nazareno in 1650.

MANILA, Philippines — Jesus Nazareno devotees wish for many things—healing, graces, safety, and good fortune. Others, to pass the exam or attain a profession. But for a senior high school ...

The Feast of Jesus Nazareno is a testament of the Filipinos' solidarity and camaraderie, President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said on Thursday. Marcos joined the Catholic faithful in the ...

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed hopes that the Feast of Jesus Nazareno would encourage “a deeper bond with the Almighty” and “a higher purpose in serving ...

An estimated 3,000 police personnel were deployed around the Quiapo Church on Good Friday to secure devotees participating in the procession of the Jesus Nazareno image in the City of Manila.

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The Traslacion, which started at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta and wound its way through the streets of Manila towards the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo lasted ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The procession marks the feast of Jesus Nazareno and is a major annual Catholic event in Asia.