Pope skips Good Friday procession ‘to preserve his health’
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis cancelled at the last minute his attendance at the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum, in what the Vatican described as a bid “to preserve his health” ahead of more Easter week engagements. Francis’ agenda for the next two days consists of an Easter Vigil service on Saturday evening and.....»»
Pope Francis calls for studies into ‘ugly’ gender theory
'I have asked that studies be carried out into this ugly ideology of our times, which cancels out the differences and makes everything the same... Cancelling out the differences means cancelling out humanity,' the Pope says......»»
Pope Francis urges diplomatic solution to Ukraine war on anniversary of Russia’s invasion
'It is a war that not only devastates that region but also unleashes global waves of hate and fear,' says Pope Francis.....»»
Pope urges Catholics to swap social media for reflection as Lent begins
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Francis urged Catholics to forgo worldly trappings and focus on essentials as he opened the season of Lent with a traditional Ash Wednesday Mass on one of Rome’s historic seven hills. He criticised people’s tendency to lay bare their lives on social media, deploring “a world in which everything, including our.....»»
FACT CHECK: Pope Francis quote on eating ‘whatever you want’ during Lent is fake
Pope Francis’ message for Lent in 2024, on the theme ‘Through the Desert God Leads us to Freedom,’ doesn’t contain the alleged quote.....»»
Pope urges Catholics to swap social media for reflection as Lent begins
Pope Francis says the faithful should enter their 'inner chamber' to find time for quiet reflection and prayer.....»»
Pope Francis urged to offer financial support for abused nuns
Activists call for Pope Francis to establish a fund for nuns who quit religious life due to abuse from priests.....»»
Pastries and biscuits as Argentina’s Milei makes up with Pope Francis
Argentina's President Javier Milei brings alfajores de dulce de leche pastries and a brand of lemon biscuits the Pope likes.....»»
Bishop approved by Pope Francis ordained in China in apparent thaw in relations
The Vatican says Reverend Taddeo Wang Yuessheng was ordained as bishop the Pope 'in the framework' of a landmark 2018 accord between Beijing and the Vatican on the naming of bishops.....»»
Pope Francis says war is in itself a crime against humanity
'People need peace, the world needs peace,' Pope Francis says.....»»
SM Foundation enhances patient experience at Airforce Hospital, Baguio Health Center
A staunch believer in the positive impact of health and wellness, the social good arm of the SM group upgrades health facilities in the country. Two of its recent endeavors were at the Air Force City Hospital (AFCH) in Clark and the Lucban Health Center (LHC) in Baguio......»»
Oral health and mental health are more connected than you think
A new report has found that oral health is indirectly connected to the mental well-being of older adults. A study by a team at Okayama University Hospital found that “good oral health may lower the risk of several diseases.” The results of the study conducted by the team of Okayama University Hospital senior associate professor Noriko Takeuchi,.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Thousands visit Celestial Gardens on Good Friday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite the scorching heat, thousands of pilgrims visited the Celestial Gardens in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe in Cebu City on Good Friday, March 29. According to the officers from the Cebu City Police Office, as of 5 p.m. there were around 4,000 people who went to the Celestial Gardens on Friday to.....»»
Hidilyn Diaz eyes World Cup campaign in buildup for ‘last Olympics’
Opting to pace herself this time, Hidilyn Diaz skips the Asian Championships to focus on the World Cup, where the Filipina weightlifter vies to punch a Paris Olympics ticket.....»»
Owl, pangolin rescued on Good Friday in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — A spotted wood owl (Strix seloputo) and a pangolin (Manis culionensis) were rescued in Palawan province on Good Friday, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS) said in a report issued Saturday, March 30. The PCSDS said their personnel got the juvenile spotted wood owl after it was turned over by.....»»
Rain in Spain puts dampener on Good Friday parades
Madrid, Spain — Torrential rains forced the cancellation of famed Good Friday religious processions through Seville, leaving many faithful in tears in the southern Spanish city. It is the first time since 2011 that all of the six night-time processions — the highlight of Christian Easter Week — were called off due to bad weather......»»
Filipino villager to be nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday to pray for world peace
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Filipino villager plans to be nailed to a wooden cross for the 35th time to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a brutal Good Friday tradition he said he would devote to pray for peace in Ukraine, Gaza and the disputed South China Sea. Ruben Enaje, a 63-year-old carpenter and sign.....»»
Crucifixions and whippings in the Philippines on Good Friday
Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday. While most Filipinos went to church or spent the holiday with family, hundreds gathered in villages around San Fernando city, north of Manila, to.....»»
Rico Yan inalala ng kapatid ngayong Good Friday
MULING inalala ni Tina Marie Yan ang pagpanaw ng kanyang kapatid na si Rico Yan ngayong Biyernes Santo. Matatandaang noong March 29, 2002 , Good Friday, nang matagpuang walang buhay ang aktor habang nagbabakasyon ito kasama ang mga kaibigan sa isang resort sa Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan. Pumanaw si Rico sa edad na 27 years old......»»
Antipolo shrine gets papal ‘Golden Rose’
The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or the Antipolo church has received a ”Golden Rose” or Rosa d’Oro from Pope Francis......»»
Pope Francis meets Vietnam political delegation, wants to visit the country
The Vatican's foreign minister, says '... I think the Holy Father is keen to go and certainly the Catholic community in Vietnam is very happy to want the Holy Father to go. I think it (a papal trip) would send a very good message to the region'.....»»