ROME – Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Sunday led the Simbang Gabi at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, which reverberated in the hearts of thousands of faithful gathered in the center of Catholicism. The enduring Filipino Christmas tradition is observed as a nine-day novena in joyful anticipation of Christmas. The Simbang Gabi — also known as Misa de Gallo or Dawn Mass — continues to hold deep religious and cultural meaning, especially for overseas Filipinos who adapt the devotion to evening celebrations to accommodate work schedules. READ: Tagle formally assumes role as Cardinal Bishop of Albano in Rome Many Filipino […]... Keep on reading: Cardinal Tagle leads ‘Simbang Gabi’ at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican