Rappler's latest stories on Feast of the Black Nazarene
Some 200,000 join Cagayan de Oro's 3-hour Traslacion
This is the 11th year CdO holds its own Traslacion of the Black Nazarene

WATCH: A beauty stylist's devotion to the Black Nazarene
Salon chain owner Warren Encarnacion has his own unique style as a Nazareno devotee

[PODCAST] Who is the Filipino? The Black Nazarene faithful: Devotion or delusion?
For some Christians, it is idolatry. For the Catholic Church it is a grand case of the so-called 'popular piety'

‘Miracle children’ join parents in Black Nazarene devotions ahead of Traslacion
Their very lives an answered prayer, these children join their parents in the Pahalik and replica procession that precede the yearly Traslacion of the enigmatic Catholic icon

Over 2,000 policemen to form 'andas wall' for Traslacion 2020
16,000 security forces will be deployed along the Traslacion route

More security, safety measures for Traslacion
The procession will go through Ayala Bridge instead of Jones Bridge this year

Police want faster Black Nazarene procession on January 9
Police hope to replicate a new security scheme that reduced a similar procession by nearly 9 hours on December 31

Black Nazarene back in Quiapo Church after 21 hours
The image of the Black Nazarene returns to the Quiapo Church at around 2:21 am on Thursday, January 10

HIGHLIGHTS: Black Nazarene arriving at Quiapo Church
(UPDATED) Watch as the annual Traslacion of the image of the Black Nazarene begins at Quirino Grandstand and ends at Quiapo Church

IN PHOTOS: Traslacion 2019 across the Philippines
Unlike in Manila where devotees push and pull to climb the Andas, in Cagayan de Oro no one is allowed to reach the image of the Nazarene

Meet the men who form the 'human bridge' of Traslacion
Dozens of devotees offer their shoulders, knees, and backs as platforms for others to cross to and from the Quiapo Church during the 2019 Feast of the Black Nazarene

WATCH: Walking towards Mary and Jesus during Traslacion
Devotees cross crowded streets where each step is another chance to receive blessings from blessed replicas of the statue

WATCH: Surviving the busiest road in the PH during Traslacion
How do devotees survive the most congested road in the Philippines during the Feast of the Black Nazarene? Faith.

Waiting for Nazareno: The mood in a sea of people
It's more fun on the ground – sun, sweat, and sore feet notwithstanding

IN PHOTOS: First 12 hours of Traslacion 2019
Based on previous years, the procession is expected to last about 20 hours, culminating in the image entering Quiapo Church to the cheers of thousands of devotees

Devotion or fanaticism? Why devotees sacrifice for Black Nazarene
The risks are high, but why does the Catholic faithful remain steadfast in its devotion?

WATCH: Why Coco Martin is a devotee of the Black Nazarene
The actor is one of the speakers at the Quirino Grandstand a few hours before the Traslacion

Traslacion 2019 begins as Tagle defends devotees
The image of the Black Nazarene started moving out of the Quirino Grandstand at around 5:03 am on Wednesday

Cardinal Tagle defends Nazareno devotees vs 'fanatic' tag
'Ang tunay na deboto ay nagmamahal,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle in his homily on the 2019 Feast of the Black Nazarene

IN PHOTOS: Security tightened on eve of Traslacion of Nazareno 2019
The Philippine Coast Guard doubles its efforts to secure all waterways in Manila for the feast of the Black Nazarene

Things to know about the Feast of the Black Nazarene
The yearly feast is expected to gather millions of devotees in the country’s historic capital

Cops, volunteers among first to join 'Pahalik' for Nazareno 2019
'Sana'y lahat tayo may pagkakataon upang mapalapit up, close, and personal sa Panginoong Hesukristo,' says Quiapo Church rector Monsignor Hernando Coronel

WATCH: Black Nazarene devotees seek blessings during procession of replicas
Devotees pray for health, stability, and renewed hope for the coming year

IN PHOTOS: Thousands bless replicas of Black Nazarene statue
The blessing of Black Nazarene replicas is carried out in advance as devotees and priests will be unable to do so on the feast day itself

LIST: Banned items, activities during Nazareno 2019
Take note! Here are the prohibited items and activities for the Feast of the Black Nazarene 2019

SCHEDULE: Nazareno 2019 activities
The theme of Traslacion 2019 is: 'Deboto ng Poong Hesus Nazareno, Hinirang at pinili upang maging lingkod Niya'

Pray for Duterte, says Quiapo priest ahead of Nazareno 2019
Quiapo Church rector Monsignor Hernando Coronel stresses that the Black Nazarene 'is for real,' as President Rodrigo Duterte questions the suffering Christ

The week in photos: January 6-12, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Zero fatalities, hundreds injured in Nazareno 2018
(UPDATED) Hundreds are injured but quickly assisted by government agencies and volunteers

Nazareno returns to Quiapo Church after 22 hours
(UPDATED) The image of the Black Nazarene reaches Quiapo Church at around 3:05 am Wednesday, January 10

LIVE: 2018 Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo
Your go-to page for Rappler's livestream of Nazareno 2018 events

IN PHOTOS: The Quiapo fiesta
A Quiapo Traslacion fiesta is nothing special, unless you factor in the devotion

PANOORIN: Mga pamilyang deboto, kumpleto sa Nazareno 2018
Isinama ng mga magulang na deboto ang kanilang mga anak sa Pista ng Nazareno

AFP to deploy over 1,000 troops for Nazareno 2018
Soldiers will augment the police force to keep the Black Nazarene devotees safe from harm on January 9

Police to deploy drones, snipers for Nazareno 2018
Metro Manila police chief Director Oscar Albayalde says Special Action Force troopers will join the thousands of cops who will be deployed to secure the procession

#WalangPasok in Manila on January 9 for Black Nazarene
(UPDATED) The suspension covers classes in all levels in the city of Manila and all city government offices, except those involved in key services

Schedule of 2018 activities of Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo
The official Facebook Page of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene releases the list of activities for the upcoming Traslacion

IN PHOTOS: Thousands join Black Nazarene thanksgiving procession
Devotees gather in Plaza Miranda in Quiapo for the ritual

Black Nazarene statue returns to Quiapo Church
UPDATED This year s procession for the Feast of the Black Nazarene takes 22 hours to reach its completion

LIST: Medical posts, hospitals for #Traslacion2017
The Department of Health has raised Code Alert Blue for all Metro Manila hospitals meaning 50 of all hospital personnel will report for duty in the facility to render medical services

No cellphone signals in Manila during Nazarene feast
UPDATED Security purposes is cited as the reason for the planned signal jamming

Devotees defy terror threat as Traslacion progresses
3rd UPDATE Black Nazarene devotees participate in their long procession from the Quirino Grandstand to the Quiapo Church

Cardinal Tagle on Nazareno 2017: Stop judging others
The Manila archbishop tells a polarized Philippines Ang pagkakahati hati kalimitan bunga ng panghuhusga

NDRRMC to Black Nazarene devotees: Be vigilant
The council s response group extends assistance to Black Nazarene feast organizers to ensure the safety and well being of the devotees

Parts of Pasig River closed ahead of Black Nazarene feast
Boats are barred from parts of the river near Malacañang Palace until early Tuesday morning January 10

Duterte 'satisfied' with Nazareno security preps
Communications Assistant Secretary Ana Maria Paz Banaag says the President remains wary of any terrorist attack but trusts law enforcement agencies can keep devotees safe

Devotees mark Nazarene feast in time of killings
Sana maghimala ang Mahal na Poong Nazareno sa ginagawa ng mga tao na yan 70 year old devotee Lucila Lim says of recent killings in the Philippines

PANOORIN: Mga deboto ng Nazareno, naaalarma sa giyera kontra droga
For this year s Feast of the Black Nazarene many devotees have already lost friends or relatives in the war on drugs

UK to nationals: 'Take care' amid Nazareno threat
Like the UK Canada also advises its citizens to exercise caution during the Feast of the Black Nazarene

Bicutan jail searched to thwart terror plans
This comes after Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno says terrorists might target the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9
