Marcos Jr. urges hope during Black Nazarene feast

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed optimism that the Catholic faithful would find hope and purpose during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Monday.

Marcos emphasized that the feast is a celebration of God's mercy and love for all people, highlighting Jesus Christ's sacrifice to bring wholeness and urging devotees to see the value in enduring trials.

The president urged Filipinos to deepen their connection with God and become instruments of peace, unity, and compassion for the country.

By working through struggles and difficulties, Marcos believes they can discover inner strength and emerge with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.

With faith guiding their actions, he is certain that Filipinos will build a brighter future for the nation.

This year's Traslacion procession, which moves the 400-year-old image of Jesus Christ from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church, is expected to draw around two million people after not being held due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past three years.