Philippines cancels 'Black Nazarene' parade as COVID-19 pandemic lingers

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MANILA: The Philippine capital Manila on Friday (Oct 23) cancelled an annual procession of a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ ...

MANILA: The Philippine capital Manila on Friday cancelled an annual procession of a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ that draws millions of Roman Catholic devotees as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to afflict the country.

Youth devotees prepare a replica of Black Nazarene statue as they take part in the annual procession to celebrate a feast day at a main road in Manila, Philippines. Jan 8, 2020.

 

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