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This procession is one of the most important religious celebrations in the Philippines, the only country with a Catholic majority in Asia, accounting for approximately 82% of the entire population.
Human rights groups have accused the Justice Department of the Philippines of rushing the process and not allowing the nuns to defend themselves.
The Vatican announced the money would also help Caritas Poland, the country’s biggest charitable organization, “to address the migratory emergency on the border between the two countries."
The Philippines on Friday reported 20,336 new COVID-19 cases, with more than 300 deaths, the highest in almost a month.
After completing her final lift, the champion weightlifter held her hands to her face, burst into tears and clutched at her Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary hanging from her neck.
Santo Niño de Cebú, the miraculous statue of the Child Jesus and the devotion that helped make the Philippines grow into one of the largest Catholic populations in the world, is celebrating its 500th anniversary this year.
The Philippines has had more than 677,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and nearly 13,000 deaths, among the highest rates in Southeast Asia.
Beginning on Easter Sunday, Asia’s most Catholic country will commemorate the arrival of the faith in their nation.
Filipino Catholics who live in Rome attended the Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, which was also live-streamed for people to watch around the world.
Every year, up to 18 million devotees have taken part in the annual procession and the other festivities.
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