NEW YORK (AP) — News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV ’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks.From U.S....
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff that featured some symbolic gestures suggesting a message of unity in a polarized Catholic Church.“I, too, address the world...
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make him history 's first American pope.Freed from their conclave, cardinals began describing...
POPE LEO XIV (CBCP NEWS)An agricultural group has welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, saying his chosen name carries deep meaning for Filipino farmers and workers.In a statement released on May 9, the Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) said the new...
Pope Leo XIV (CBCP Photo)Filipino cardinals described newly-elected Pope Leo XIV as a humble, calm, and level-headed leader who brings a quiet strength to the papacy.Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who has worked closely with Pope Leo in various Vatican dicasteries, fondly recalled their interactions,...
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 known...
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," the...
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...
