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Philippines' Black Nazarene procession attracts massive crowds of devotees

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Philippines' Black Nazarene procession attracts massive crowds of devotees

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  • **Hundreds of thousands** of barefoot devotees participated in an annual procession for the Black Nazarene in the **Philippines**.
  • The event transformed the streets of **Manila** into a vibrant sea of **maroon and gold**, marking a significant display of **Catholic faith**.
  • Approximately **220,000 people** attended mass prior to the procession, with **94,500** marching by 8 a.m., a number predicted to rise.
  • Devotees believed in receiving blessings and healing by touching the statue, while marshals wiped its surface with **white towels**.
  • Manila’s **Archbishop**, Cardinal **Jose Advincula**, urged participants to reject evil and embrace the teachings of **Jesus Christ** during his homily.

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