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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on papal fiction.
Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown leads ambassadors and diplomats on a Pampanga heritage tour, highlighting culture, history, and tourism.
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First published in 1905, “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry is in the public domain. Daily Tribune republishes the short story in full for its Christmas…
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A touching Christmas story about Noel, an orphan who finds unexpected kindness, a small mouse-shaped bread, and a quiet wish for a mother.
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This piece is a work of fiction. However, if you are a spiritualist or you believe in the paranormal, the occult, or the demonic, please do not do this ritual.…
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“Beyond doubt the work of a powerful writer. Can make male writers red with envy in conveying the power of sex and loss.” —Timothy Montes. This story contains…
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In “Sa Ilalim ng Durian,” a young boy quietly observes a girl he admires from afar, capturing the tender ache of childhood affection and loneliness in a small…
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This short story was originally created for my Fiction Writing Techniques course as a third-year creative writing major at De La Salle University.
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From Roman practicality to papal symbolism, the zucchetto tells a centuries-old story stitched into every Catholic rank—right up to the white cap worn by Pope…
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New name, new mission: A tradition of papal names explained
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From the voting of cardinal electors to the burning of ballots in a cast-iron stove dating back to 1939, here’s a look at what happens inside the Sistine…
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a prominent Filipino prelate, is considered a leading candidate to succeed Pope Francis. His compassionate approach and social…
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Touching, sure — but how logical is it to put a man fresh from Siberian exile in charge of the Catholic Church, only for him to do what no real pope has dared:…
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Catholic cardinals will convene on 7 May to begin voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced Monday, one week after the death of Pope Francis.
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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines on Sunday dismissed speculation about front-runners among cardinals expected to vote for Pope Francis’…
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Out of 266 supreme pontiffs, 217 are from Italy. The late Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is the only pope from Argentina.
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When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013, he shattered expectations. The humble Argentine chose a name that reflected his deep commitment to the…
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Following Pope Francis’ passing, the Vatican prepares for the conclave — sparking renewed interest in the 2024 film Conclave. Here's how the secretive process…
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