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 ...

Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments in places like Jerusalem, Brazil, Nigeria, India, Mexico and Philippines. The week between Palm Sunday and Easter ...

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 ...

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte ... In her message during the nation’s annual Holy Week observation, Duterte tagged the occasion as an opportunity “to reflect on the ...

All operation centers and regional offices has been placed on heightened alert this Holy Week, the Office of Civil Defense ...

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 ...

Devotees hold an evening procession with statues depicting the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ as part of their lenten practice to mark Holy Wednesday in Paete, Laguna province, Philippines ...

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians ...