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 ...

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 ...

Some 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. Some said they prayed for good ...

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.