Quiapo Church elevated as ‘Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene’
The St. John the Baptist Parish or Quiapo Church has been elevated to the status of an archdiocesan shrine.
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New apostolic nuncio presents credentials to Duterte
The new Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines has presented his letter of credence to the government on Monday in line with diplomatic requirements.
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Vatican committed to net zero emissions by 2050, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis urged Saturday the adoption of a “climate of care,” and said the Vatican City State is committed to
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Don’t be ashamed to share the Gospel, bishop tells Catholics
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a Catholic bishop called on the faithful not to be ashamed to share how God has changed their hearts and lives.
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Only frequent church attendees avoided downward mental health trend in 2020
Americans who attend religious services weekly are the only demographic group appearing to show improved mental health in 2020, despite the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic and other events, sa…
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The Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics need to know
On Tuesday, Pope Francis announced a Year of St. Joseph, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s proclamation as patron of the Universal Church.
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Priest appeals to stop black sand mining in Leyte town
A Catholic priest has appealed to the government to stop black sand mining operations in the town of McArthur in Leyte province.
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Ohio legislature passes bill to require burial or cremation of aborted babies
The legislature of Ohio has passed a bill that would require the bodies of babies killed in surgical abortions to be cremated or buried at the abortion clinic’s expense.
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Is the rare ‘Christmas Star’ visible this December the Star of Bethlehem?
The “Great Conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn taking place this month — dubbed the “Christmas Star” — is a pretty sight, but it is impossible to know for sure if…
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15 ways to gain an indulgence in the Year of St. Joseph
7) Pray the rosary together with one’s family in order that “all Christian families may be stimulated to recreate the same atmosphere of intimate communion, love and prayer that was in the Holy Family.” 8) Engaged couples can also receive an indulgence from praying the rosary together. Joseph approved by the Church, mentioning in particular the “To you, O blessed Joseph” prayer composed by Pope Leo XIII: “To you, O blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also. Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.” “O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us and from heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.” “As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.
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Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence to Catholics marking Guadalupe feast at home
Pope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence to Catholics celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at home this Saturday.
