MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least 1.8 million mostly barefoot Catholic worshippers marched Thursday in an annual procession in the Philippines that venerates a centuries-old black statue of Jesus.

The Town Council voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to approve a special event permit for the Marian procession to mark the Solemnity of the Annunciation on March 25. Plans show that 100 participants and ...

The Town Council voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to approve a special event permit for the Marian procession on March 25. Plans show that 100 participants and between 25 and 50 spectators are expected.

The faithful celebrated Our Lady’s nativity through the streets of Helsinki. A statue of Our Lady of Fatima is carried by the Catholic faithful on Sept. 8 in Helsinki. (photo: Marko ...

A group of Catholic parishioners will bring an annual celebration of the Virgin Mary to Worth Avenue in Palm Beach this week. A Marian Procession to mark the Solemnity of the Annunciation will take ...