Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and deeply rooted Catholic traditions: the “Senákulo,” a dramatic ...

KALAYAAN, Philippines — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to ... says he offers his vow during Holy Week because of family problems and to pray for good health. The penitents, mostly residents, ...

On April 19, 2025, in Laoang, Samar, Philippines, @cally_542 shared a video of a devoted dog joining a Holy Week procession. In the video, the dog is seen walking faithfully with the crowd ...

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP ... says he offers his vow during Holy Week because of family problems and to pray for good health. The penitents, mostly residents, walk under the scorching heat ...

Penitent Jayve Lorenzo, who has been participating in flagellation rituals for 19 years, says he offers his vow during the holy week because ... colorful towns in the Philippines “because ...