Pope Leo XIV waves to the thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s Square on May 8, after being elected as the new pontiff. (CBCP/Vatican Media) Before the world even knew the name of the new pope, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle had already performed what he jokingly called his “first act of...
Cardinal Jose Advincula, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David (Screenshot from CBCP Facebook) Following the election of Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Filipinos who considered him one of the “papabile.” “Maraming salamat sa...
CEBU CITY – The 267th Bishop of Rome has deep connections with Cebu. PARISHIONERS and nuns pray during morning Mass at the Santa Maria Cathedral, the episcopal see of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, where newly elected Pope Leo XIV served as bishop, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP) Pope Leo XIV, then...
BACOLOD CITY – The Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (ASOLC) here expressed overflowing joy and extended their warmest congratulations and fervent prayers to Pope Leo XIV. “As daughters of Saint Augustine, we rejoice in the gift of his leadership and the blessing of his wisdom,"...
BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – Filipinos who encountered Pope Leo XIV during his past visits to the Philippines expressed joy and pride upon learning of his election as pope. Before becoming the head of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost, OSA, visited the Philippines several times in his former...
BUTUAN CITY – Catholic dioceses across the Caraga region celebrated the election of Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost) following the passing of Pope Francis last month. PARISHIONERS hold up a banner of newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Santa Maria Cathedral, the episcopal see of the...
President Marcos has congratulated newly elected Pope Leo XIV, expressing hope that the new pontiff will lead the Catholic Church with compassion and bring it closer to "the poor and disadvantaged." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. and Pope Leo XIV (Malacañang/AP photos) In a...
Senators on Friday, May 9 expressed elation at the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Bishop of Rome and shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church. “The historic ascension of Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Pope marks a new chapter for the Church, offering hope and optimism to...
Long before his election as the 267th Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV—formerly Robert Francis Prevost—visited the Philippines, leaving behind a spiritual legacy fondly remembered by Filipino Catholics. Courtesy of the The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu /...
SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV 's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry. "I think a lot of us had a question mark when they elected an American, and then he selected the name Pope Leo XIV,"...
The brother of Pope Leo XIV has revealed that the newly elected pontiff watched the Oscar-nominated movie "Conclave" starring Ralph Fiennes before the actual conclave at the Vatican. The pope 's older brother made the revelation during an exclusive interview with NBC in Chicago,...
Pope Leo XIV visited the Philippines twice before he became the head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, May 8. POPE Leo XIV, then Father Robert Prevost, presiding over a Mass at the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila, in 2010. (CBCP News FB) The Pontiff – then Father Robert Prevost...
