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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U.N. declares special day to remember victims of violence against religion
On May 28, the U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing Aug. 22 as the Day to Commemorate Victims of Violence Based on Religion.
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Church to celebrate BEC Sunday for first time
The Catholic Church will celebrate the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) Sunday for the first time, giving more importance to its vision for “a new way of being Church”.
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Bridging the gap: Faith into action
I recall a question articulated by our former Vice President Emmanuel Pelaez many years ago.
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Illinois Senate approves bill declaring abortion a ‘fundamental right’
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago said the vote “marks a sad moment in our history as a State.”
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Cardinal Pell prepares for appeal hearing
Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against his criminal conviction for child sexual abuse will be heard in Australia on Wednesday. The cardinal was convicted in December, 2018, of five charges of sexual…
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Do not be afraid
When I visited the Cairo Museum two years ago, I found myself looking at the huge statue of Pharaoh Rameses II sitting proudly at the main door.
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Bulacan to be graced by 2 Marian coronations
Two Marian images venerated by the faithful in this town have been announced to receive a canonical and an episcopal coronation respectively.
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The oung vis-à-vis the culture of corruption
THE Year of the Youth has just run smack against the corrupt ways of their elders in the recent election realities in the Philippines. Not a few voters or politicians had sold and/ or bought votes.
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Pope says he’s strengthened, encouraged by talks with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said that he continues to visit retired Pope Benedict XVI, 92, who is like a grandfather who continues to encourage him and give him strength.
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Ilocos Norte marks 1st anniversary of Our Lady of Badoc’s Pontifical Coronation
A large number of devotees turned out at the first anniversary celebration of the Pontifical Coronation of “La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc,” the venerated patroness of Ilocos Norte.
