These are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2024
Each month Pope Francis shares a prayer intention as part of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.
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Filipino priest says noisy children at Mass reflect a living Church
A Palo priest urges patience toward noisy children at Mass, saying their presence reflects family faith and a living Church
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Indigenous youth filmmakers shine at Namuncurá short film festival in Cambodia
Young Indigenous filmmakers from Asia are recognized in Cambodia for films rooted in culture, resilience, and ancestral wisdom
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New pope, renewed hope: Amid transition, PH Church confronts corruption in 2025
The Philippine Church entered 2025 amid deep uncertainty, carrying the banner of the Jubilee Year of Hope as it confronted political turmoil and massive corruption.
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Key episcopal appointments shape 2025 for Philippine Church
Episcopal leadership in the Philippines saw significant changes in 2025, with six
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Philippine budget reveals who is protected and who is left behind, bishop says
A Catholic bishop calls for faith-based scrutiny of public spending, warning budgets shape dignity, democracy, and nation’s future
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Filipino cardinal warns political dynasties erode family life, nation
As the Jubilee closed, the Kalookan bishop urged Filipino families to reject power-centered politics and protect life together
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Cebu archbishop honors retired priests, highlights dignity in aging at Christmas Mass
Speaking to elderly clergy, the Cebu archbishop reflects on the Incarnation as God’s abiding presence in human fragility
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Cardinal David urges Filipinos to choose hope amid injustice, disaster, and political turmoil
“For many Filipinos, it did not feel like a year of hope at all,” the cardinal said, as he listed unresolved injustices and crises
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Thai Catholic media reimagines Nativity story for Holy Year Christmas broadcast
Thai Catholic media retells the Nativity for the Holy Year through music, reflection, dialogue reaching believers, society nationwide
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Manila archbishop warns abuse of power empties Christmas of meaning
Cardinal Jose Advincula urges Catholics to reclaim humility this Christmas, warning that wealth, power, and abuse distort faith and society
