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) ...

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 ...

The popemobile’s route becomes a vibrant parade, drawing large crowds from diverse backgrounds, united in their shared faith and admiration for the Holy Father. Similarly, the Black Nazarene ...

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

MANILA, Philippines — A Quiapo Church official defended the Feast of Black Nazarene on Tuesday, saying its activities are not "superspreaders" of COVID-19. According to Alex Irasga, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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 ...