US President Joe Biden lauds Pope Francis, calls him man ‘of great empathy’
US President Joe Biden praised Pope Francis on Sunday for his empathy and humanity, calling the pontiff “a fine, decent, honourable man.” “This is …
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‘Umalagad’: Remembering our beloved dead
While we could not go to the graves of our loved ones and greet them, offer them flowers or bring them food during the pandemic, we can visit them i…
Years after tragedy, people in Bohol town rise from rubble with hope, faith in resurrection
There were no more tears to shed as Saturnino Barace Jr. lighted candles and placed flowers on four tombs in the cemetery on a hill above a rushing …
Vatican gives dioceses more time to consult Catholics ahead of Synod on Synodality
The Vatican announced on Friday that it will give dioceses around the world more time to complete local consultations ahead of the 2023 Synod on Syn…
Hopes high as tourists touch down for Thailand re-opening
Tens of thousands of travelers were expected to touch down in Bangkok and the holiday island of Phuket on Monday as Thailand reboots its tourism ind…
Elections in Bangsamoro region in Mindanao postponed to 2025
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law postponing elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The election is a key provi…
Pope Francis: Read, reread, and be passionate about the Gospel
Pope Francis on Sunday urged Catholics to read, reread, and be passionate about the Gospel. In his Angelus address on Oct. 31, the pope said that…
Smoke bombs, floods and virus fears as Glasgow readies for COP26
A soft drizzle fell on a cluster of American climate activists as they set off smoke bombs in George Square in Glasgow’s city center. The clouds of…
The greatest is Love
Today’s readings make me understand why St. Paul is convinced that the greatest of all gifts is LOVE. He says it in 1 Corinthians 13, which is a co…
Journalist killed in southern Philippine region of Mindanao
A news reporter died after being shot multiple times in the southern Philippine region of Mindanao on Saturday, October 30. Orlando Dinoy, a report…
Cebu basilica opens to children, vaccinated seniors
The Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño has again opened its doors to minors and senior citizens as COVID-19 cases in Cebu City have gone down. In an adv…
Lay Catholic groups raise questions over sale of Philippine gas facility project
A network of Catholic lay organizations has joined criticisms over the sale of Chevron’s stake in the Malampaya gas-to-power project to Udenna Corp,…
‘My Name’ at ang paghahanap sa katotohanan
“Ang pag-ibig ay nasusukat hindi lang sa pagtitiis, kundi sa kahandaang lumaban.” – VP Leni Robredo Naalala ko ang sinabing ito ni VP Leni Robredo …
The commandments of Love
Reflection for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle B) Jesus in today’s readings, underscores and leaves us with the enduring message that love …
