Quiapo Church

Quiapo Church is a prominent Catholic shrine in Manila known for its annual Black Nazarene procession during Holy Week, which drew over 500,000 devotees on April 18, 2025. The church also recently included special prayers for Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, in the Mass intercessions.

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Last updated at April 28, 2025.

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Filipino Catholics pray rosary for Pope Francis at Sacred Heart Parish

Filipino Catholics gathered on Saturday to pray the rosary at Sacred Heart Parish Shrine while watching Pope Francis's funeral live on large screens.
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Pope Jeep from 2015 visit on display at Quiapo Church, moves to Makati Saturday

A 'Pope Jeep' from Pope Francis's 2015 visit to the Philippines is on display at Quiapo Church and will move to San Antonio Parish in Makati City starting Saturday, April 26.
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Thousands participate in shortened Good Friday procession in Manila

Thousands of Jesus Nazarene devotees participated in a solemn Good Friday procession in Manila on April 18, with over 3,000 police officers deployed to ensure safety and security.
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Quiapo Church procession draws thousands, 1,152 seek medical help

Devotees gathered at Quiapo Church on Good Friday for a procession of the image of Jesus Nazareno, which began around midnight and concluded without major incidents but saw 1,152 devotees seeking medical assistance.
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Sescon ordained bishop of Balanga on EDSA anniversary

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Father Rufino 'Jun' Sescon Jr., former aide to Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin and rector of Quiapo Church, was ordained as the bishop of Balanga at the Manila Cathedral.
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Fr. Ramon Licuanan appointed new rector of Quiapo Church

The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, known as Quiapo Church, has a new parish priest appointed by Jose Cardinal Advincula.
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Quiapo business owner serves 10,000 sandwiches for Nazareno feast

Business owners in Quiapo see the Feast of Jesus Nazareno as an opportunity to help devotees and give back to their community.
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VP Sara urges humility, kindness during Black Nazarene feast

Vice President Sara Duterte called on Catholic faithful to show humility, kindness, and mercy during the 2025 Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
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Marcos urges Filipinos to find strength and unity during Feast of Jesus Nazareno

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged Filipinos to find strength and unity during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, hoping it would foster a sense of harmony among devotees.
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PRC assists over 900 patients during Feast Day of Jesus Nazareno in Manila

Since Monday, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has assisted over 917 patients during activities related to the Feast Day of Jesus Nazareno in Manila as of Friday morning.
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