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.
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.
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…
Pope asks forgiveness from victims of clergy sex abuse in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile— Pope Francis, in his first formal speech in Chile, asked forgiveness from those who were sexually abused by priests.
Poong Nazareno to a diocesan priest
IT is the evening after our parish celebration of the Traslacion of the image of Quiapo’s Black Nazarene.
Church Renewal: An Ongoing Imperative
THE Philippine Bishops have launched a nine-year program for the renewal of our local Church in preparation for the fifth centenary of the arrival of Christianity on our shores (1521-2021).
Shall we leave it to congress?
THE Constitution being the basic law of the land is the bases of all consequent laws that will be passed by Congress. Changing it therefore is so consequential. Is this present congress up to the …
Archbishop Palma marks 20th year as bishop with CFC
Thousands of Couples for Christ (CFC) leaders who converged Saturday,
Pope begins seven-day pilgrimage to Chile, Peru
PAUL HARING/CNS SANTIAGO, Chile— Pope Francis arrived in Santiago, the first stop on a seven-day, six-city visit to Peru and Chile, where he will take his message of hope to people on the margins of society. The Amazon rainforest includes territory belonging to nine countries in South America and has experienced significant deforestation, negatively impacting the indigenous populations in the area and leading to a loss of biodiversity. Before greeting each of the 70 journalists, the pope said that he found the photo “by chance” and “was very moved when I saw this.” “I could only write ‘the fruit of war.’ I wanted to print it and give it to you because such an image is more moving than a thousand words,” he said.
