Papal trivia
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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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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The Vatican said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday, including around 50 heads of…
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More than 15 years after she first walked away from the shrine in awe and disbelief, an Italian woman’s sudden recovery from a debilitating illness has…
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At the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Quezon City, a quiet yet powerful tribute stands at the altar — a special space adorned with a photograph of…
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National Security Council (NSC) Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said it is now the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) turn to investigate the…
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Following the death of Pope Francis, which has deeply saddened the Catholic community, discussions about who will succeed him as pope have intensified on…
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Mauro Bergoglio, the Argentine nephew of Pope Francis, revealed Thursday that a private donor paid for his travel to Rome for his uncle’s funeral, after he was…
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Tens of thousands of mourners filled St. Peter’s Basilica and surrounding areas Thursday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, as Italian and Vatican…
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Malacañang has distanced itself from impeachment talks as the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte approaches.
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China is meddling in the upcoming May elections by supporting pro-Beijing candidates, the National Security Council (NSC) disclosed Thursday.
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle stands out as the most likely candidate, OpenAI’s ChatGPT said
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In observance of the “Period of National Mourning” declared by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. following the death of Pope Francis, the local government of…
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The Philippine flag at the Cubao cathedral was lowered to half-mast on 24 April 2025, as the nation observed mourning for the late Pope Francis.
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Veteran clay artist Rolando Magboo unveils a lifelike sculpture of Pope Francis, commissioned as a tribute by a private client at his Marikina studio.
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Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday said the Executive Committee has been designated as “caretakers” of the Philippines while President Ferdinand…
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Thousands of people gathered Thursday for a glimpse of Pope Francis's body on the second day of public tributes, after St. Peter's Basilica stayed open almost…
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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Thursday appealed to Filipinos to refrain from campaigning for Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as…
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