Nun gets Mother Teresa award for service to indigenous peoples
A religious sister has been named this year’s recipient of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Award for her work with indigenous peoples in Cagayan province.
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‘Solid foundations’ essential for synodality, says Japan’s new cardinal
Japan’s new cardinal said Tuesday that for synodality to work, it must be based on a solid foundation so that it can cope with the emerging issues affecting the Catholic Church.
Cubao diocese sets ordination, installation for new bishop
Bishop-elect Elias Ayuban Jr will be ordained and installed as the second bishop of the Diocese of Cubao on December 3.
India’s Cardinal Gracias highlights Asia’s contributions to synod
One of the Catholic Church’s most senior cardinals highlighted Asia’s contribution to the ongoing synod at
Bishop honors prison volunteers
A Church prison ministry official has underscored the importance of community support in the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates and former offenders.
New Filipino cardinal brings ‘peripheries’ to Church, says CBCP official
Philippine Catholic bishops on Monday welcomed the elevation of one of their own to the rank of cardinal, one of the more important positions in the Church’s hierarchy.
Pope Francis prays rosary for peace on eve of first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Pope Francis presided over a solemn rosary prayer in Rome’s Basilica of St.
Bishop David named among 21 new cardinals
The pope said the prelates would receive their red hat at a Vatican ceremony, known as a consistory, on December 8, the Solemnity of Immaculate Conception. Known by his nickname “Ambo,” the bishop was one of the leading church voices against the spate of drug war killings under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. He lamented how Duterte’s notorious campaign against illegal narcotics had turned his diocese, which covers the cities of Caloocan, Navotas and Malabon, into a “killing field.” In February 2024, David was elected the next vice president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC).
‘Synodality is practical ecclesiology’ – CBCP head
A Vatican meeting convened by Pope Francis has temporarily set aside contentious issues to focus on its main theme, “synodality,” so it could wrap up discussions and make concrete recommendations b…
Pope Francis picks Claretian priest as new Cubao bishop
A new bishop has been appointed to a Metro Manila diocese that includes parts of Quezon City.
