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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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
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Missionary Families of Christ founder Frank Padilla dies at 79
Padilla “lived a long and storied life,” which included founding Missionary Families of Christ, where he served as its first servant general
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‘God did not remain distant,’ CBCP president says in Christmas message
“The heart of Christmas is this: God did not remain distant. He came closer to unite us and restore our good relationship with Him"
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Southern Arabia vicar hails Cardinal Tagle visit as sign of unity in diversity
Cardinal Tagle’s UAE visit unites migrant Catholics through Simbang Gabi, highlighting unity, faith, and mission across Southern Arabia
