The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has attended the Grand Procession on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Brotherhoods in Rome, which featured the presence of the Virgen de la Esperanza from Málaga and the Cristo de la Expiración from Seville, El Cachorro, consecrating Seville and Málaga as two of the great world capitals of sacred art.
Moreno stated that Rome is currently a boiling pot of passion, faith, and brotherhood sentiment with a strong Andalusian accent, emphasizing the enormous expectations that this historic event has aroused in Andalucía and the Andalusians, demonstrating the influence that this community has on the popular passion experienced during Holy Week and also in Andalusian brotherhoods and fraternities, which, as he stated, are «a reference in Spain and in the world».
The President of the Junta, in front of the throne of the Virgen de la Esperanza from Málaga, during the Grand Procession of the Jubilee of the Brotherhoods in Rome.
In this way, he affirmed that Holy Week in Andalucía is an international reference and that today, part of our popular passion and the way we live those great days will be known and recognized worldwide.
He also expressed gratitude for the effort and work that has been done to make this historic day possible, allowing the viewing of iconic and incredibly beautiful images on the streets of Rome, which will touch the hearts of all who see them because, as he indicated, they are unique moments that will reach many corners of the world through the media, transmitting our traditions and customs.
Juanma Moreno contemplates the image of the Cristo de la Expiración in the streets of Rome during the Grand Procession of the Brotherhoods.
«Andalusians should be very proud. I am very proud to be here and represent Andalucía institutionally,» he added.
The Jubilee Year of Hope in 2025 marks a particularly significant stage for the Church and for millions of faithful around the world, including among its most important events the Jubilee of the Brotherhoods, a historic gathering that brings together brotherhoods and devotees from different places in Rome.
Juanma Moreno contemplates the throne of the Virgen de la Esperanza from Málaga as it passes through the streets of Rome.
The Grand Procession, which starts from the Colosseum to the Circus Maximus, will feature nine brotherhoods that will exalt some of the most universal devotions of each country, uniting brotherhood members from all of Christendom, showcasing the diversity and richness of their rites rooted in their respective local cultures.
Andalucía is once again established as one of the most genuine artistic and cultural references in Europe.
The Cristo de la Expiración, El Cachorro of Seville, walks through the streets of Rome during the procession.
Andalusian brotherhoods do much more than processions on designated days, as their invaluable social work contributes to uniting citizens around principles and values that make us better, while also capitalizing on a large part of sacred art production, serving as a major tourist attraction and playing an important role in preserving Andalusian traditions.
Also in attendance were the Minister of Economy, Finance, and European Funds, Carolina España; the Minister of Tourism and External Andalusia, Arturo Bernal; the Mayor of Málaga, Francisco de la Torre, and the Mayor of Seville, José Luis Sanz.
The Virgen de la Esperanza from Málaga, in the streets of Rome, during the procession of the Grand Procession that has filled the streets of Rome.
