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Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa in the Philippines shares a laugh with Pope Francis in October 2024.

Philippines bishops’ conference elects Garcera as president, an advocate for synodality

Dec 1, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa has officially begun his new role as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the... Read more

Residents carrying their belongings, wade through a flooded street in Mandaue City, Cebu province on Nov. 4, 2025, after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit overnight.

Philippines aid worker details proactive emergency response to Typhoon Kalmaegi

Nov 14, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Catholic Relief Services revealed emergency relief efforts in the Philippines began before Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall.  Read more

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2025.

Pope warns against stereotypes and prejudices that obscure the mystery of the Church

Nov 9, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV invited the faithful to contemplate “the mystery of unity and communion with the Church of Rome” during... Read more

The centuries-old Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan is partially damaged following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu, Central Philippines, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Church brings aid, hope after major earthquake in Philippines

Oct 4, 2025

By Santosh Digal

Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian, development, and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, is at the forefront... Read more

Thousands fill St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Youth welcome Mass on July 29, 2025, at the Vatican.

2 Syrian girls share ‘moving testimony’ at Jubilee of Youth event

Aug 1, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Ernest Escaler, a Filipino businessman, in front of his restaurant, Gourmet Farms Philippines, in July 2025.

Filipino millionaire devotes his life to works of mercy, Marian consecration

Jul 26, 2025

By Valerie Joy Escalona

Ernest Escaler, a renowned Filipino businessman and the owner of Gourmet Farms Philippines, is described as a man of few... Read more

“Humility marches” are prayerful citywide Eucharistic processions and public acts of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Philippines.

‘Humility marches’ offer alternative to ‘pride’ parades in Philippines

Jul 8, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

Catholic groups including the Missionary Families of Christ, Singles for Christ, and Youth for Christ joined efforts to promote and... Read more

A Senákulo performance in Marinduque, Philippines.

Faith on the streets: Holy Week plays in the Philippines depict passion of Jesus Christ

Apr 18, 2025

By Valerie Joy Escalona

Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and deeply... Read more

Cardinal Jaime Sin hosted both of Pope John Paul II’s visits to the Philippines in 1981 and 1995.

New museum in Philippines honors Cardinal Jaime Sin, a ‘voice’ against corruption

Sep 14, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Cardinal Jaime Sin’s family residence will be home to a museum in his honor and called the “Museo Kardinal.” Read more