But integral to the spread of Christianity was the Santo Niño, and as pointed out in 2015 by Pope Francis, “the image of the [Santo Niño] accompanied the spread of the Gospel in [the] country ...

These skilled artisans believe every devotee should have a replica of the image of the Santo Niño that they can proudly bring to the Fiesta Señor CEBU, Philippines – For more than a dozen ...

Sinulog, one of the biggest festivals in the Philippines, annually gathers its devotees to celebrate and honor the grace of the beloved Señor Santo Niño. This year’s festival returned to its original ...

GMA Regional TV News asked dancers of contingents to the Sinulog Grand Parade and Dance Showdown 2025 on what it means to dance for the Señor Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus). Q: What does dancing for ...

The annual festival began with the devotion to the image of the Baby Jesus found by the expedition of conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi in 1565. For Archbishop Jose Palma, it is a “true ...

the nine-day early-morning or late-evening novena Masses before the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on Dec. 25 and the Feast of the Santo Niño every third Sunday of January. This Jubilee Year of ...

However, this should not cause believers to lose hope. While we may face hopeless situations in different parts of the world, the Santo Niño provides hope to the pilgrim church. As has been ...

A 38-year-old man in Pampanga was arrested for stealing the crown of the image of the Santo Niño and other sacred items from the Our Lady of Grace Parish in Mabalacat City. His claim: He was acting on ...

Senyor Santo Nino!” This year’s theme, “Kinatibuk-ang Kalambuan sa Batang Hesus” (Holistic Progress Through the Child Jesus), highlights the values of faith and community, as shared by Rev ...