During Holy Week, many Filipino Catholics observe the Visita Iglesia, a sacred tradition of visiting seven churches to reflect on the Passion of Christ.

KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the ...

Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of southern Philippine ...

French artist Jacques Joseph “James ... paintings of European high society during the latter part of the 19th century. However, in 1885, he experienced a religious conversion at the Church of St ...

The ritual is frowned upon by the church. Luis Bautista ... Rowell Ybanez, parish pastoral council moderator of Saint James the Apostle, said the Lenten rituals in their town have been carried ...