Archive for January 18, 2015
Pope Francis: Those who give must also learn to receive
Everyone who helps the poor should consider whether they know how to ask for help in areas where they themselves... Read more
Protect the family – Pope's parting message to the Philippines
In his homily for the Jan. 18 Closing Mass in the Philippines, Pope Francis pointed to our identity as God’s... Read more
Philippines typhoon survivor: 'There's a reason for everything'
Elena Garado thought she was dead after being trapped under a table for four hours when Typhoon Yolanda hit her... Read more
One Buddhist nun's thoughts on Pope Francis
A Buddhist nun who experienced Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines voiced her gratitude to the pontiff for his efforts... Read more
Catholic and non-Catholic alike; young people swarm for Pope
Harold Ducusin, like many of his peers, traveled several hours to join tens of thousands of other young Filipinos to... Read more
A providential boost for the Philippine church's Year for Poor
A priest currently stationed in the Philippine diocese of Cebu said that not only is Pope Francis' visit an opportunity... Read more
History made! Philippine crowd for Pope Francis hits 6-7 million
The Vatican's spokesman said that papal history was made Sunday during Pope Francis' visit to the Philippines where an estimated... Read more
Exclusive: Details of the proposal for Pope Francis' US visit revealed
Archbishop Bernardito Auza – a member of the organizing committee for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the U.S. – has... Read more
The Philippines' farewell to visiting pontiff: "Pope Francis, we love you!"
The Pope departed the Philippines Monday morning from Villamor Air Base at a farewell ceremony where over 400 abandoned children... Read more
After Francis: what the 'Pope of Surprises' means for Philippines bishops
Pope Francis’ departure from the Philippines prompted gratitude from leading bishops who encouraged Filipinos to reflect on the Pope’s message... Read more
