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...
With the news of Pope Francis’ passing on Monday, April 21, former senator Bam Aquino remembered his two visits to the pontiff, from whom he learned about humility and courage. Former senator Bam Aquino's close encounter with Pope Francis (Photo from Bam Aquino Facebook page) In a post on...
BACOLOD CITY – The city government and the provincial government of Negros Oriental mourned the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. In a statement released on Monday hours after the announcement of the pope’s death, Mayor Albee Benitez said that Pope Francis’s life was a testament to...
Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from Latin America, passed away peacefully in the Vatican early this morning at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his death in an official statement, noting that he died surrounded by close aides and in the presence...
President Marcos has expressed deep sorrow over Pope Francis's passing, saying the latter was the best pope in his lifetime. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) and Pope Francis (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin) "Ibang klase si Pope Francis (Pope Francis is different)....
