Asia

Philippines

The Philippines is Asia's largest Catholic nation and one of only two majority-Catholic countries in Asia. Its faith is marked by deep popular piety — from Sinulog to Black Nazarene processions — and the Church plays a central role in social and political life.

Philippines
San Lorenzo Ruiz (first Filipino saint), Pedro Calungsod, Our Lady of Penafrancia
Philippines
January (Feast of Santo Niño / Sinulog), Holy Week processions, December 16-24 (Simbang Gabi novena Masses)
Catholic Population:
86 million
Percent Catholic:
79%
Church Status
Thriving
Primary Diocese:
Archdiocese of Manila

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