THIS year's 'Traslacion,' or the annual procession of the Black Nazarene — the statue of Jesus of Nazareth carrying his cross ...

The traditional “Pahalik” that has been part of the annual feast of the Black Nazarene started ahead of schedule this year as devotees began massing and lining up at the Quirino Grandstand. The Manila ...

These people are so devoted ... A Filipino devotee climbs up to hug the tail end of the Black Nazarene’s cross. (Photo: Courtesy of Jahbee Cruz) Millions of Filipino pilgrims swarm the Black ...

so more people are joining every year," Tayuni said. Rowena Bustamante, a 56-year-old seamstress, said she named her daughter after the image. "I tell him (Black Nazarene) all my problems ...

“I’ve never had a passion toward anything like these people have toward religion. So it’s amazing to see really, it’s an eye-opener.” The Black Nazarene tradition was severely disrupted ...

The procession’s organizers have estimated about 220,000 people attended mass before ... commemorates the transfer of the Black Nazarene from a church inside the old Spanish colonial capital ...

Everyone's lives have improved, so more people are joining every year," Tayuni said. Rowena Bustamante, a 56-year-old seamstress, said she named her daughter after the image. "I tell him (Black ...