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January 8, 2015

Pope Francis in Asia to promote reconciliation, recovery

Men and women carrying replica statues of the Black Nazarene walk under a banner of Pope Francis during a procession in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 7. Millions of devotees are expected to attend the annual procession of the Black Nazarene Jan. 9. The Black Nazarene, a life-size wooden statue of Christ carved in Mexico and brought to the Philippines in the 17th century, is believed to have healing powers in the predominantly Catholic country.

VATICAN CITY - Interreligious reconciliation and recovery from natural disaster will be major themes of Pope Francis' Jan. 13-18 visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, according to the Vatican spokesman.

Published in International