China and the Vatican
On September 22, 2018, the Vatican has announced that it has signed with the People’s Republic of China a “provisional agreement on the appointment of bishops,” allowing Chinese Catholics to have b…
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CBCP official reminds clergy not to run for political positions
An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines told priests to avoid partisan politics as filing of candidacy for the 2019 midterm polls begins this week.
Nuncio seeks prayer for Pope Francis amidst ‘difficult time’
The papal nuncio to the Philippines invite the faithful to pray for Pope Francis amid the clerical sex abuse crisis that is
Youth outreach must begin with commitment to ending abuse, bishop says
Addressing the Synod of Bishops on the lack of trust many young people have in institutions in general, Bishop Frank
Bishops say young people need to be heard, not arrogantly lectured
The Catholic Church needs to communicate the beauty and intelligence of faith to young men and women without resorting to condescending and aggressive methods, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron of Los…
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.
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.”
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…
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.
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…
