LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — As devotees prepare for the annual Fiesta Señor, Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy reflected on the role of the Holy Child as a unifying figure in the Catholic faith. In a social media post, the archbishop explained how the Santo Niño is the “God who comes close,” with the Child Jesus serving as a reminder of the Lord’s closeness and compassion. “In the Sto. Niño, God becomes a Child we can approach. He is not distant or frightening, but loving and near — especially to the poor and weak,” Archbishop Uy shared. READ: Fiesta Señor 2026: What […]... Keep on reading: Archbishop Uy: Santo Niño, an inspiration for all Catholics