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Pope sends greetings to Knights
Pope Francis sent a message to Knights recognizing the Order’s work in building a “fraternal, just and equitable world.” The letter mentions Father McGivney’s upcoming beatification, the Into the Breach video series and the Leave No Neighbor Behind initiative. No. 497.002 From the Vatican, 14 July 2020Dear Mr. Anderson, His Holiness Pope Francis was pleased to be…
CBCP urges Filipino faithful to pray ten Hail Marys daily for COVID-19 healing
SOURCE: CBCP NEWS Catholic bishops have called for a collective prayer for “healing” and an end to the coronavirus pandemic. The bishops particularly asked the faithful to pray “ten Hail Mary’s daily” in Catholic schools and seminaries, parishes and communities. The nationwide prayer campaign will start on Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, and…
‘Frontliners are right to rest they are not machines ’- Cardinal Tagle
Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle echoed calls by frontliners or health workers to value relaxation or “timeout.” In his online recollection for Filipino Frontliners from the Vatican, he said that the call of frontliners to take a break from their work should also be heeded. According to the group of doctors, they have not really…
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October
Pope Francis opened the way to the beatification of the Venerable Michael McGivney, an American diocesan priest and founder of the Knights of Columbus, by recognizing a miracle due to his intercession. Father McGivney was one of the 12 holy men and women named in the decrees for beatification or canonization that Pope Francis authorized…
Anti-crucifix Bill by Rep. Marcoleta
Sagip Partylist Rep. Wants to remove Rodante Marcoleta crosses or crucifixes hung in the rooms of hospitals. They will only be placed if the patient wishes. It means, “optional.” A bill was tabled by the Congressman in this regard. Most or most Filipinos are Catholics and other Christian sects who value the symbols of their…
Vatican, clarified that former Pope Benedict XVI is in good health
The Vatican has allayed the concerns of believers over the health of former Pope Benedict XVI. According to the Vatican, the 93-year-old former Pope has nothing to worry about because the Pope is still strong. His personal secretary Georg Gaensewein himself ensured that the condition of the former Pope was improving. The statement contradicts Peter…
Novena of Prayer in Honor of St. James the Apostle by Saint John Paul II (July 16-25)
This year, the Feast of St. James falls on a Sunday, making this a “Holy Year” in Santiago de Compostela. More than 100,000 pilgrims will walk the ancient camino to the Spanish town where the relics of St. James have been venerated for centuries. For us, it is a special year, too. This month, why…
Celebrated priest-architect behind the altar design during the 2015 Pope Francis visit, has passed away
The Catholic priest-architect who is known for designing several churches here in the Philippines and abroad has passed away. In the CBCP report, Fr. Alex Bautista of the Diocese of Tarlac died of a so-called neuromuscular ailment at Cardinal Santos Hospital in San Juan City at 2:00 a.m. The Catholic priest-architect who is known for…
Devotees of Pandacan Parish, became emotional when they attended Mass at their burnt church
Pictures of devotees who went to the Pandacan church a day after the shooting took place went viral. Mass was still allowed to hold a mass outside Sto. Nino de Pandacan Parish and they just put up a tent to give shelter to the worshipers in case it rains. Even the big image of Christ…