Parañaque diocese opens sainthood cause for Italian Rogationist priest
The Diocese of Parañaque has formally opened on Feb. 1 the sainthood cause for an Italian Rogationist priest known for his life of prayer and spiritual gifts.
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How to be hopeful? Stay close to the Lord, pope says on Candlemas
There are always things which seem hopeless if seen with the eyes of the world, which is why those in religious life must stay close to the Lord every day, Pope Francis said Saturday.
Kidnapped Nigerian seminarian has been killed
One of four Nigerian seminarians kidnapped last month has been killed, reportedly by his abductors. The three seminarians kidnapped along with him were released in the weeks following their kidnapp…
Bulacan Marian image receives canonical coronation
The image of La Purisima Concepcion de Santa Maria in Bulacan province received canonical coronation on Saturday, bringing the number of canonically crowned Marian images in the country to 42.
In major change, Knights of Columbus drop secret initiation ceremony
The Knights of Columbus has announced a major revision to its longtime initiation ceremonies and for the first time will open them to the public, saying the changes are needed to become more appeal…
Pope meets president of Argentina; no news of papal trip home
Pope Francis met Argentina’s new president, Alberto Fernandez, amid widespread speculation that they would talk about the pope finally returning to his homeland for a visit.
Church must recognize the gifts of older Catholics, pope says
Old age “is not a disease, it’s a privilege,” and Catholic dioceses and parishes miss a huge and growing resource if they ignore their senior members, Pope Francis said.
Three of four abducted Nigerian seminarians have been released
Three of the seminarians kidnapped earlier this month in northwestern Nigeria have been released safely by their captors, an official at Good Shepherd Seminary announced Friday.
Cubao diocese marks first Sunday of the Word of God with Bible Festival
The Diocese of Cubao celebrated the first “Sunday of the Word of God” with a Bible Festival held on Jan. 25.
Pope Francis: Civilized society recognizes the value of human life
Warning of the modern tendency to judge human life on the basis of utility rather than dignity, Pope Francis Thursday urged the need to protect the lives of the smallest and most vulnerable.
