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The sun rises over the island of Corsica, France.

5 things to know about popular piety and Pope Francis’ trip to Corsica

Dec 13, 2024

By Hannah Brockhaus

Part of the pope’s itinerary for the short trip is to speak at the closing of a conference on popular... Read more

Father Juan Miguel Ferrer Grenesche of the Archdiocese of Toledo in Spain is an expert in popular piety.

Pope Francis is a proponent of popular piety, expert says

Dec 11, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Father Juan Miguel Ferrer Grenesche, an expert in liturgy and popular piety, says Pope Francis “has highly valued popular piety”... Read more

Procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila, January 7, 2010.

Attendance limited at Black Nazarene Masses in Philippines

Jan 6, 2021

Filippino churches and authorities will limit attendance for the Masses of the Black Nazarene - one of the country’s largest... Read more

Procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila, January 7, 2010.

Black Nazarene procession in Philippines canceled over coronavirus

Oct 29, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, civil and ecclesial authorities in the Philippines have agreed to cancel the Black Nazarene celebration... Read more

Pope Francis addresses participants in the international conference for rectors and operators of sanctuaries in the Vatican's Sala Regia, Nov. 29, 2018.

Shrines are places of God's mercy, Pope Francis says

Nov 29, 2018

By Hannah Brockhaus

Shrines and sanctuaries should be places of welcoming and mercy where the sacraments can be received, Pope Francis said Thursday... Read more