Godspeed, Lolo Kiko: Vatican confirms stroke as Pontiff’s cause of death
Church bells tolled across the Philippines as Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died of a stroke at age 88, the Vatican confirmed Tuesday.
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Church bells tolled across the Philippines as Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis, who died of a stroke at age 88, the Vatican confirmed Tuesday.
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Three Filipino cardinals will take part in the upcoming papal conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
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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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‘From the very beginning, I’ve never let go of the trust you’ve given me. All I’ve ever wanted is to serve the people — especially the poor’
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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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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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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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Communities near the Kanlaon Volcano must remain vigilant and follow guidance from authorities, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…
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‘While many people are resting or traveling, our health workers remain on duty for the sake of their fellow Filipinos.’
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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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More than ever, the world needs to reconnect with its soul. The sense of careening into undesirable outcomes is far too strong to ignore these days.
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