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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Cordillera IPs join walk against killings, death penalty
They were accompanied by Bishop Valentin Dimoc of Bontoc-Lagawe who affirmed his vicariate’s commitment to the promotion of life and respect for human dignity. “It is here in Manila that laws and government policies are crafted. The young prelate also asked the faithful “take courage and make out light shine” in “the midst of darkness”. “When we hear expletives or thousands of cusswords, let us not be intimidated and let us remain peaceful,” Dimoc said. The bishop also encouraged the faithful to continue praying and support the Philippine National Police in cleaning their ranks instead of being pessimistic when they hear crime syndicates inside the PNP.
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Want to reach humanity? Be open to God’s grace, Pope says
VATICAN, Feb. 18, 2017– The Christian mission today means facing new challenges with simplicity, holiness, and openness to God, Pope Francis told an audience with the Marian Fathers on Saturd…
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Muslim refugee hails Pope Francis as the example of religion
VATICAN, Feb. 17, 2017– Nur Essa, a Muslim Syrian woman whose family was brought to Rome from Lesbos by Pope Francis last April, said that the openness he has shown to those of different fait…
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Integration key to quelling fear of migrants, Pope Francis says
VATICAN, Feb. 17, 2017– On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening and integration in putting an end to t…
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Why Pope Francis cheers for the Special Olympics
VATICAN, Feb. 17, 2017– Pope Francis received a delegation from the Special Olympics on Thursday, reflecting on the power of the event to spread joy and hope. The Pope suggested that joy is a…
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The challenge to love without borders
7th Sunday of Year A (Matt 5:38-48) February 19, 2017 By Fr. Sal Putzu, SDB THE most destructive forces in the world are not nuclear weapons, earthquakes, and other death-sowing disasters. The most…
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How To Deal With Those Who Injure Us–Sow the Wind, Reap the Whirlwind?
7th Sunday of Year A (Matt 5:38-48) February 19, 2011 By Msgr. Lope C. Robredillo, SThD “WAR is hell,” Gen William Tecumseh Sherman correctly noted, and its hellish character is exemplified in what…
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‘Walk for life’ every day, Cardinal Tagle urges faithful
MANILA — Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila reminded the faithful of their duty to be witnesses to the truth that human life is sacred in all areas of life–and not just when time and…
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Walk for Life draws thousands in Manila
MANILA — Catholics and other Christian groups converged at the nation’s capital for a prayer rally at pre-dawn Saturday. With the nation reeling from widespread drug-related violence, speaker…
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Priest: More than preaching, reach out to others
ILOILO City – The 24th CFC – Singles for Christ International Conference (SFC ICON) opened on Feb. 17, Friday, with a message on discipleship that exhorted thousands of singles to not just preach b…
