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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

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Pope Francis is seen at his general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

Pope Francis in his own words: 12 key quotes that defined his 12-year pontificate

The earth, photographed by the crew of Apollo 8 in December 1968.

Earth Day: 10 quotes from Pope Francis on creation, care for the environment

Pope Francis' hands are seen as his body lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, Monday, April 21, 2025.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis funeral announced for Saturday

Pope Francis meets with the United States bishops at St. Matthew's Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 23, 2015.

Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 visit to the United States

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican’s Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican officials paying their respects before his transfer to St. Peter’s Basilica for public veneration, Monday, April 21, 2025.

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Francis after his death

The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Vatican's Domus Sanctae Marthae chapel, surrounded by Swiss Guards, cardinals, and Vatican officials paying their respects before his transfer to St. Peter’s Basilica for public veneration on April 22, 2025. The mortal remains of Pope Francis will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23.

Pope Francis to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica following Saturday funeral

Cardinal Kevin Farrell on May 2, 2017.

Who is Cardinal Farrell, the camerlengo and a key figure in the papal transition?

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra preside over the sealing of the papal apartment at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, Monday, April 21, 2025.

Pope Francis’ death: Vatican holds first step in papal funeral rites

Religious sisters gather to pray the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Monday, April 21, 2025.

PHOTOS: Thousands gather for rosary in St. Peter’s Square after death of Pope Francis

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, April 21, 2025. President Trump signed a proclamation at the event ordering flags to be flown at half-staff “as a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis,” who died Monday. Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset.

UPDATE: Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome

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