Describing Pope Francis as the “shepherd” who taught the faithful to be “compassionate” and “forgiving,” Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 22, mourned the passing of the 88-year-old pontiff. This photo shows Pope Francis celebrating Mass at the Manila Cathedral during his...
People stand next to a photograph of Pope Francis placed at Saint Anthony Catholic church in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra) Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. The Vatican said the cause of death was a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure....
Pope Francis The death of Pope Francis marks the end of a global religious leader's life and the beginning of a sacred and meticulous process rooted in centuries of Catholic tradition. Guided by the apostolic constitution “Universi Dominici Gregis” and the updated “Ordo Exsequiarum...
As the University of Santo Tomas (UST) joined the world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, it reflected on his historic 2015 visit—highlighting his enduring legacy of mercy, humility, and inclusivity that continues to inspire the Thomasian community and beyond. (Courtesy of UST /...
An October 2015 file photo of Pope Francis at the Vatican. (CBCP) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Filipino Catholics to carry forward the legacy of Pope Francis by embracing his vision of a Church rooted in mercy, compassion, and synodality, following the Holy...
DUMAGUETE CITY – Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete on Monday called on the Catholic faithful to pray for Pope Francis, who passed away due to a lingering illness at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta in the morning (local time). BISHOP Julito Cortes (right) with Pope Francis....
TACLOBAN CITY – Archbishop John Du of the Diocese of Palo in Leyte asked the faithful to join the global Catholic community in prayer and mourning the passing of Pope Francis. "His visit left an indelible mark on our hearts, and his leadership continues to inspire us in faith and...
CEBU CITY – Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma urged the Catholic faithful to stand united and pray for the peaceful repose of Pope Francis. Palma also urged the faithful to remember Pope Francis in their prayers and Eucharistic celebrations and the Lord may welcome him into the joy of His kingdom....
There's an old saying in the Vatican: "He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves as a cardinal." It's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of papal elections. While media outlets and Vatican watchers may list papabili , or those seen as likely successors, history has shown that the College...
GUMACA, Quezon – Diocese of Gumaca Bishop Euginius Cañete has mourned the death of Pope Francis. BISHOP Euginius Cañete FB. Cañete ordered the ringing of bells in all churches under the diocese in honor and for the eternal repose of the soul of the pope who died at the age of 88 on...
DAGUPAN CITY – Officials in Pangasinan, the Agoo Basilica, and Diocese of Tarlac mourned the death of Pope Francis on Monday. POPE Francis (AP) “Paalam, Mahal na Santo Papa! Ang inyo pong buhay ay naging liwanag sa gitna ng dilim. Magsisilbi pong isang paalala sa aming lahat na ang tunay na...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) paid tribute to Pope Francis as it joined Filipinos and the Catholic faithful around the world in mourning the death of the pontiff on Monday, April 21. Pope Francis during his historic visit to the Philippines in January 2015. It was his first and only trip...
