Cardinal Jose Advincula, archbishop of Manila, was conferred with the pallium on December 8, Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, at the Manila Cathedral.
Archbishop Charles Brown, apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, conferred the pallium to the cardinal during the sacred investiture.
The pallium, a white wool which is commonly used as a vestment, is usually given to the new archbishops by the pope. (Photos by Jire Carreon for LiCAS News)