Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. Photo by Toto Lozano for DAILY TRIBUNE
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Pope Leo XIV elevates Santo Niño de Tondo church to Minor Basilica

Author : Toto Lozano
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.
Scenes at the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on Friday afternoon, 25 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV has elevated the shrine to the rank of Minor Basilica through a decree dated November 9, 2025, the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.