Pope in Philippines
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What the Pope wasn't able to say in the Philippines
On Jan. 17, Pope Francis visited the Philippine city of Tacloban, which is still recovering from the devastating effects of... Read more
Rain during papal Mass a small sacrifice compared to Typhoon Haiyan
Hundreds of thousands of people put up with the rain and the wind to attend an outdoor Mass with Pope... Read more
Inbound typhoon cuts short Pope Francis' visit to Leyte
Pope Francis regretfully announced his early departure from the Philippines island of Leyte, leading people in prayers for protection against... Read more
'We will always be grateful,' Filipino archbishop tells Pope Francis
Although Tacloban was “ground zero” of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster that brought fear, suffering, and death, a Philippines bishop has... Read more
Pope Francis' heartfelt words for typhoon survivors: Jesus is there for you!
Pope Francis on Saturday spoke to survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in an impromptu homily, voicing compassion for their plight and... Read more
Pope's visit will have a 'huge impact', Filipino ambassador believes
Mercedes Arrastia Tuason, the Philippines' ambassador to the Holy See, told EWTN News' Antonio Gonsalves in a Jan. 15 interview... Read more
Gay marriage is 'ideological colonization,' says Vatican spokesman
Remarking on Pope Francis' strong words against the threats which “ideological colonization” poses to the family, the Vatican's spokesman told... Read more
Paul VI was right to warn against contraception, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis took the opportunity during an address to families in the Philippines to praise Blessed Pope Paul VI’s encyclical... Read more
What threatens families? Redefining marriage, Pope says
Warning that “every threat to the family is a threat to society itself,” Pope Francis called on the people of... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis gave the president of the Philippines
During his first full day in the Philippines, Pope Francis met with President Benigno Aquino and other officials at the... Read more
'Our faith makes us stand up again and again,' Cardinal Tagle tells Pope
Seven cathedrals of Manila have been destroyed, but the eighth remains strong like the Philippines’ people, Cardinal Luis Tagle of... Read more
Pope Francis sees 'powerful missionary potential' in Philippines
Pope Francis on Friday repeated his praise for the Philippines’ Christians as he encouraged bishops, clergy, vowed religious and seminarians... Read more
Pope's full homily to Bishops, Priests, Religious and Seminarians in Manila
For us priests and consecrated persons, conversion to the newness of the Gospel entails a daily encounter with the Lord... Read more
Pope Francis: Philippines' 500 years of Christianity can inspire more good
Pope Francis praised Philippines Catholics’ strong faith and challenged them to continue to let the Christian message bear fruit, noting... Read more
Attendee of Philippines WYD 1995 to concelebrate papal Mass
Fr. Marcello Pondoc attended the Philippines World Youth Day with St. John Paul II in 1995, and 20 years later... Read more
Full transcript of Pope's interview in-flight to Manila
Speaking to journalists aboard the Jan. 15 flight from Sri Lanka to the Philippines, Pope Francis discussed his trip, his... Read more
Pope on Charlie Hebdo: Don't kill in God's name but don't insult faith
During an in-flight press conference Pope Francis spoke on the Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack, saying that freedom of expression has... Read more
An environment encyclical in March? Pope Francis hopes so
During an in-flight press conference on his way to the Philippines, Pope Francis said he plans to have his much-anticipated... Read more
Overwhelming welcome for Pope Francis foreseen in Philippines
Pope Francis can expect a warm and enthusiastic welcome in the Philippines, say two natives of the country who work... Read more
Cyclone menaces Pope's trip to Philippines, Catholics join in prayer
With Pope Francis arriving in the Philippines on Thursday, the Archbishop of Manila is asking that the faithful pray for... Read more
