National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno

In one of the most famous churches in the Philippines, where the Catholic faith is deeply
expressed, a vendor was converted into a devotee of the Jesus of Nazarene at the Minor Basilica
and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, more commonly known as Quiapo Church.

On December 3, 2024, Pope Francis appointed Fr. Rufino "Jun" Sescon Jr. as the new bishop of the Diocese of Balanga, which has been vacant since July 2023.

The Quiapo Church in Manila, Philippines, home to the miraculous image of the Black Nazarene, has decided to drop the word “black” in its official title.