Struggle for the Catholic soul
Divisive but transformative, Francis was a Pope who was loved by the margins and caused anxiety among those in the center.
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Divisive but transformative, Francis was a Pope who was loved by the margins and caused anxiety among those in the center.
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The late pope’s love for people was evident. You could tell by the way he smiled at the crowds on the regular Wednesday General Audiences. You could see it in…
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Against all odds, including the advice of the bishops who accompanied him, Pope Francis insisted on visiting ground zero of the calamity — Tacloban and Palo in…
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At a time when politics is often mired in populism, polarization, and patronage, the moral leadership of a Filipino pope might serve as a unifying force across…
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As the world bids farewell to one of the most consequential pontiffs in modern history, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) recalled…
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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17 December 1936, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. As the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church,…
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Vatican City, Holy See — Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, prompting mourning across the Christian world for the energetic reformer who inspired…
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In death, Pope Francis leaves behind a living gospel steeped in mercy, compassion, and an unwavering love for the poor, the marginalized, the outcast. His…
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Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have denied allegations of black‑sand mining off the province’s…
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For Pope Francis — the son of Italian immigrants from Buenos Aires, a priest of the poor, and a spiritual shepherd to over 1.4 billion Catholics — 2025 began…
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In observance of Holy Week, partylist group Kaunlad Pinoy, listed as #133 on the ballot, encouraged Filipinos on Black Saturday to find strength, peace and a…
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We are collectively forgetting kindness in our humanity that cares for the soul, and cares for each other.
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We are today in the solemnity of Black Saturday; and we stand at a unique juncture of reflection and anticipation. Nestled between Good Friday and Easter…
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In a time of moral decay, injustice, and spiritual warfare, the triumphant victory of the Son of God over death means that no power— whether corruption,…
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Readings — Rom. 6:3-11; Ps. 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk. 24:1-12.
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Churches across Metro Manila have released their Holy Week 2025 schedules as Filipino Catholics prepare for one of the most solemn and sacred observances in…
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As Christians around the world observe Holy Week, Filipino Catholics return to one of their most cherished Lenten traditions — Visita Iglesia, the solemn…
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