Catholic Church in Philippines
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Filipinos mourn the death of pioneer Bishop Francisco San Diego of Pasig
Catholics in the Philippines are mourning Wednesday's death of Bishop Francisco San Diego, who founded the Diocese of Pasig in... Read more
Does Francis like being Pope? A behind-the-scenes chat in the Philippines
During his pastoral visit to the Philippines Jan. 15-19, Pope Francis held an unscheduled meeting at the Apostolic Nunciature in... Read more
A step forward for evangelization in the Philippines
A three-day conference on evangelization took place in Manila during Pope Francis' Philippines visit, exploring the relationship between the beatitudes... 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
Pope Francis prays for woman killed at Philippines Mass
Pope Francis led a youth rally in prayer for Kristel Padasas, a young woman who died in a freak accident... Read more
What Pope Francis learned from homeless girl: 'Cry with the suffering!'
Pope Francis praised Filipino former homeless girl Glyzelle Palomar for asking why God allows children to suffer, saying her tearful... 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
'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
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: 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
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
New app takes Pope Francis' Philippines visit mobile
The new official app for the Pope’s January visit to the Philippines will help people follow the Pope’s activities and... Read more
Prayer in the Philippines: bracing for Super Typhoon Hagupit
With Super Typhoon Hagupit approaching, tens of thousands of people have fled the coasts, as disaster relief agencies prepare for... Read more
What will the Pope be up to in Sri Lanka, Philippines? Take a look
Today the Vatican published the official itinerary for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, during which... Read more
Filipinos unite around faith as volcano forces mass evacuations
Residents near the restive Mayon volcano in the Philippines are turning to prayer as the mountain begins to erupt, and... Read more
Pope's visit will change Philippines, Cardinal Tagle hopes
Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines in January will be an opportunity to lead the Church in the country down... Read more
Filipino bishops declare day of prayer for peace in Iraq, Syria
The bishops of the Philippines have appealed their faithful to join in a national day of prayer in solidarity with... Read more
Korean Church has revitalized my faith, Filipino youth reflects
At the conclusion of the 6th Asian Youth Day, a young Filipino pilgrim stated that the greatest thing he will... Read more
Video showing marriage of young man with cancer goes viral
Millions of viewers around the world have watched a YouTube video showing the determination of a young man in the... Read more
