At NYD opening, Archbishop Palma urges youth to follow Mary’s example
At the start of the National Youth Day in Cebu City on Wednesday, Archbishop Jose Palma urged young people to be servants to one anther.
Uncategorized — Page 515
Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter bombings
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that killed at least 321 people and left 500 injured.
Churchgoers’ safety is paramount, says Caceres archbishop
Churches in a Bicol archdiocese are looking into tougher safety measures to protect congregations from earthquakes and other natural disasters.
Pampanga’s old churches closed after quake
Several old churches in Pampanga province have been closed following a strong earthquake that jolted parts of Luzon on Monday.
Philippine bishops condemn Sri Lanka terror attacks
Catholic leaders in the Philippines joined the international community in condemning a series of blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter
As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry
Sri Lanka Easter church and hotel bombings kill at least 200
At least 200 people were killed in explosions Easter morning, detonated in churches other sites across Sri Lanka. Hundreds more are reportedly injured.
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily at Easter Vigil Mass
The women bring spices to the tomb, but they fear that their journey is in vain, since a large stone bars the entrance to the sepulcher.
At Easter the stones of sin, despair, are rolled away, pope says at vigil
As individuals and as a church, it can be tempting to dwell on mistakes, failures
Cardinal Tagle calls faithful to deeper encounter with others
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle led Manila’s Catholics into Easter on Saturday night, urging them at the vigil to foster a culture of encounter with other people.
