The Black Nazarene, a 400-year-old, life-size statue of Jesus Christ crowned with thorns and carrying a black cross, was brought to Manila from Mexico in 1606. (Photo: Courtesy of Jahbee Cruz) ...

CNA: What is the historical background of the Black Nazarene statue of Quiapo? Msgr. Ignacio: A first group of Augustinian Recollect missionaries landed in Manila in 1606 from Mexico.

The Black Nazarene is a life-sized statue of Jesus Christ carrying the cross that is believed to be miraculous. It is housed at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, a district of Manila ...

The Black Nazarene dates back to 1606, when the statue of Jesus kneeling on one knee arrived in the Philippines from Mexico. In 1620, the first confraternity dedicated to the Black Nazarene was ...

THE Black Nazarene feast day takes place in the Philippines this Wednesday and millions are attending the celebration. But what is the Black Nazarene, why is it important and how is it celebrated?

Black Nazarene devotees typically would pray for healing — and the freedom from sickness — during the Masses at Quiapo Church.

Millions of Catholic devotees flooded the streets of the Philippine capital Tuesday to honor the Black Nazarene, a centuries-old religious tradition that has returned after a three-year hiatus due ...

Millions of Catholic devotees flooded the streets of the Philippine capital Tuesday to honor the Black Nazarene, a centuries-old religious tradition that has returned after a three-year hiatus due ...

(CNN) — Millions of Catholic devotees flooded the streets of the Philippine capital Tuesday to honor the Black Nazarene, a centuries-old religious tradition that has returned after a three-year ...

By Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Millions of Catholic devotees flooded the streets of the Philippine capital Tuesday to honor the Black Nazarene, a centuries-old religious tradition that has ...