Nuncio to bring plight of drug war orphans, widows to Pope Francis
Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown has met with some widows and orphans of drug war victims in Manila on Friday
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CBCP to host virtual conference for World Day of Grandparents and Elderly
The bishops’ Episcopal Commission on Family and Life (ECFL) is hosting a virtual conference to mark the first World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly next week.
OND Sisters elect new leaders
The congregation of the Oblates of Notre Dame (OND) elected a new set of leaders forming a new general team for the next four years, from 2021 to 2025.
Sri Lankan bishops demand answers from president, 2 years after Easter bombing
In a letter addressed Monday to the president of Sri Lanka, Catholic leaders criticized the “lethargic pace” of a government inquiry into coordinated terrorist attacks on churches that …
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after colon surgery
Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after spending 11 days in a Rome hospital to recover from colon surgery.
‘Be discerning against political dynasties,’ bishop tells voters
A Catholic bishop urged voters to be “discerning” against political dynasties, saying that it “does not promote good governance”.
Franciscan order elects 121st successor of St. Francis of Assisi
The Order of Friars Minor announced Tuesday the election of Rome-native Fr. Massimo Fusarelli to be their newest minister general.
Tokyo archbishop asks Olympic athletes not to visit Catholic churches during games
The Catholic archbishop of Tokyo has asked visiting Olympic athletes and coaches to refrain from attending local Catholic churches to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Vatican: Pope Francis ‘continuing planned treatment’ on 10th day in hospital
On the pope’s 10th day in the hospital following intestinal surgery, the Vatican said that Pope Francis’ ongoing medical treatment would allow him to “return to the Vatican as soo…
Diocese opposes Dumaguete reclamation plan
A Catholic diocese is opposing a 174-hectare reclamation project because of the environmental impact it could have in the central Philippine city of Dumaguete.
