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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Imitate Padre Pio’s ‘loving, pure’ heart, Nuncio tells devotees
Pope Francis’ envoy to the Philippines invited the faithful to imitate Saint Padre Pio, in devotion and service.
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Bishop: ‘No simple life without Jesus’
“The simple life of St. Francis gave him the freedom to give everything to God. There is no simple life if you are not focused on Christ.”
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Holiness can be found exactly where you are – Papal Nuncio Caccia
The Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia said everyone is called to be holy by living one’s specific state of life “with love” and by bearing witness in everything one does and w…
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Illegal drugs found inside image of Virgin Mary
A cargo inspection in Manila revealed 2.21 kilos of illegal drugs stuffed into framed image of the Virgin Mary, the Bureau of Customs said.
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Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from church, pope tells synod
Setting the stage for a monthlong gathering of bishops, Pope Francis urged synod fathers not to be crushed by “prophets of doom,” but to be the signs of hope and joy for which todayR…
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Praise single releases hype up One Praise 3 concert
The online release of a series of original Filipino praise-and-worship singles, featuring some of “the most well-loved and up-and-coming charismatic music groups in the country,” is in anticipation…
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Pope asks bishops, young people to drop their prejudices as synod begins
Pope Francis asked bishops to be bold, honest, open-minded, charitable and, especially, prayerful as they begin a three-week meeting on “young people, the faith and vocational discernment.…
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Pope Francis calls for a youth synod ‘anointed by hope’
Pope Francis began the Synod on young people Oct. 3 with a homily calling for the Holy Spirit to renew hope and dynamism in the Church.
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Church in Palawan aims to plant 10k trees
In response to Pope Francis’ encylical Laudato Si, the Vicariate of Puerto Princesa is set to plant 10,000 trees in a protected landscape in South Palawan.
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First in Asia, Vatican declares Seoul as int’l pilgrimage site
The Vatican has authorized official pilgrimage visits to Seoul, a city laden with memorials dedicated to thousands of South Korea’s martyrs.
