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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Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis
The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in Iraq’s Ninewa Province, drawing praise from the Knights of Columbus, a supp…
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God and the world
WE need to clarify a few points about the relation between God and the world in general. While it’s true that a number of gospel passages picture the world as bad, it does not mean that God and the…
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Loving the Child Jesus in the children today
Feast of the Sto. Niño, Year B (John 1:35-42) January 21, 2018 By Fr. Sal Putzu, SDB
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Want to help Mayon evacuees? Accommodate them, says priest
MANILA— A Catholic priest in Albay called on parishioners to open their homes to evacuees as large volcanic eruption looms in the province.
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Leyte marks 3rd anniversary of pope’s visit
PALO, Leyte— Three years ago yesterday, thousands of people gathered in Leyte for the visit of Pope Francis.
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Of relics and expectations
WITH the fourth visit of the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux in the Philippines, we may expect another surge of devotion for one of the country’s most popular—if not the most popular—Saints.
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Pope meets with clergy sex abuse victims in Chile
“The meeting took place in a strictly private way, and no one else was present: only the pope and the victims,” Burke told journalists that evening. Bishop Ramos addressed criticism regarding the presence of Bishop Juan Barros of Osorno at several papal events, including the pope’s meetings with the country’s clergy as well as the bishops of Chile. 16, the pope asked forgiveness from the victims of sexual abuse during an address to government authorities and members of Chile’s diplomatic corps, expressing his “pain and shame at the irreparable damage caused to children by some ministers of the church.” Burke said it was significant the pope addressed the issue of clergy sex abuse during his meeting with government authorities “because normally he speaks about it when meeting with bishops or priests.” “The fact that he spoke there means that it is an evil not only for the church but for society,” Burke said.
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Voice vote on Con-ass ‘shameless’ – bishop
Catholic bishops came out strong against the lower House for approving constituent assembly through a voice vote as means to amend the Constitution.
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In Chile, Pope says Beatitudes aren’t ‘cheap words’, but sources of hope
SANTIAGO, Chile— On his first full day in Chile, Pope Francis told Catholics in the country that the Beatitudes aren’t just a simple piece of advice from someone who…
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