Devotees carrying replica statues of the Black Nazarene walk under a banner of Pope Francis during a procession in Manila January 7, 2015. Millions of devotees are expected to attend the annual procession of the Black Nazarene on Friday. The Black Nazarene, a life-size wooden statue of Jesus Christ carved in Mexico and brought to the Philippines in the 17th century, is believed to have healing powers in the predominantly Roman Catholic country. (Photo by Romeo Ranoco/Reuters)
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