PH–Holy See mark 75 years as Vatican envoy presses for peace diplomacy
Marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, the Vatican’s envoy urged nations to pursue dialogue and peace amid rising global conflicts.
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Pope Leo XIV welcomes ceasefire in Iran as ‘sign of living hope’
Commenting in the wake of a ceasefire deal between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Leo said: “Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end.” “I urge that this time of delicate diplomatic work be accompanied by prayer, in the hope that readiness for dialogue may become the means to resolve other situations of conflict in the world. I would invite citizens of all the countries involved to contact the authorities, political leaders, congressmen, to ask them, tell them to work for peace and to reject war.” Catechesis: Holiness is more than an ethical commitment Before his appeal, the pope spoke about the Second Vatican Council constitution Lumen Gentium. He stressed that holiness does not have “only a practical nature, as if it could be reduced to an ethical commitment, however great, but concerns the very essence of Christian life, both personal and communal.” Consecrated life: A prophetic sign The pontiff also recalled that Lumen Gentium defines holiness as a constitutive characteristic of the Catholic Church, which is conceived as “indefectibly holy.” However, he clarified that this affirmation does not imply a full and completed perfection but rather a call “to confirm this divine gift during her pilgrimage toward the eternal destination,” walking — citing St.
Parish apologizes after pigeon tied to balloons sparks animal welfare concerns
A Catholic parish in Metro Manila has apologized after a pigeon was released tied to balloons during an Easter
New record in France: More than 20,000 adults and teens baptized at Easter
This Easter, France recorded more than 20,000 adult and adolescent baptisms, a 20% increase compared
Animal cruelty has no place in church — cardinal
A Catholic diocese in Metro Manila halted a controversial Easter ritual involving a dove tied to balloons after animal
Philippine Church to join pope’s peace vigil April 11
The head of the Catholic bishops on Tuesday urged dioceses across the
Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will lead a prayer vigil for peace on April 11 at St. Peter’s Basilica, using his first Easter Urbi et Orbi message to make a forceful appeal for an end to war…
Church, partners install artificial reefs off Cebu to boost fish stocks
Church leaders and community partners on Monday installed cement artificial reefs off Bantayan Island
Pope at Easter: ‘May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world’
Pope Leo XIV on Easter Sunday called for peace throughout the world, urging Christians to carry the hope of the Resurrection into a world wounded by war, violence, and injustice.
At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to ‘grow and flourish’ throughout the world
At the vigil in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope described the Risen Christ as “the very Creator of the universe who
