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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Church calls for prayers, aid after quake hits Mindanao anew
As the death toll from an earthquake in the southern Philippines rose to four, church officials called for prayers and help for survivors.
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Christmas is not about gifts, bonuses — Cardinal Tagle
Celebrating the start of the traditional “Simbang Gabi” in Manila, a top churchman said that Christmas is not about decorations, gifts and money but about the love of God.
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Pope Francis celebrates a Filipino Christmas tradition at the Vatican
On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis celebrated a Filipino Christmas tradition in St. Peter’s Basilica — the Simbang Gabi Christmas novena.
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Nuncio donates stipends to ’Tisoy’ victims in Sorsogon
Since arriving in the Philippines two years ago, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia has found himself warmly embraced by the people every time in different places.
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Why do we do what we do
The first “March for Mary and the Filipino Family” was held on the morning of December 8, 2019.
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Pope Francis: Advent is a time of conversion
As Pope Francis blessed children’s nativity scene figurines Sunday, the pope said that the Advent season is a time of conversion to make space in one’s heart for Christ to come and fill it wi…
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Learning to wait with hope
It is often said that we Filipinos have the longest Christmas Season. We start playing Christmas music, decorate our homes and schedule Christmas parties before or during the season of advent.
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The Philippines’ loss is Vatican’s gain
The Vatican announced that the Holy Father has appointed His Eminence Luis Antonio “Chito” Cardinal Tagle as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples (Propaganda Fide).
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Ten thoughts for a brighter Christmas
Filipinos celebrate Christmas as early as September. They also end their celebrations late into January’s Feast of the Child Jesus.
