Catholic Church in Philippines
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'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
Global Eucharistic Congress in Philippines to focus on hope
The 51st International Eucharistic Congress will be held January 2016 in the Philippines with the theme, “Jesus in us, the... Read more
Filipinos from Holy Land voice excitement for Pope's visit
A small Filipino community in Israel has expressed their joy that Pope Francis will travel to their country next January,... Read more
Pope Francis announces plans to visit Philippines, Sri Lanka
On his return flight from the Holy Land, Pope Francis announced that he will visit Sri Lanka and the Philippines... Read more
Philippines issue new stamps of Blessed John Paul II, John XXIII
Following the presentation of a new stamp of Pope Francis, Philippine postmaster Maria De la Cruz revealed that they will... Read more
Philippines cardinal worked for peace with Muslims
Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo, O.M.I., the newest cardinal from the Philippines, is a dedicated servant of the poor who has... Read more
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child's simplicity
Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country's recent... Read more
