On his journey to the Philippines, he brought with him the statue of Mary, Help of Christians which was first enthroned at the Manila Cathedral. In 1942, during the Japanese occupation, the image was ...

According to Vatican News, the news service of the Holy See, minor basilicas are distinguished by their special connection to the pope and the Church ... old image of Mary, Help of Christians ...

MANILA - Two more Catholic churches in the Philippines have ... the pope also approved the elevation of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque City to the rank of a minor ...