1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1055+ words) By Emmanuel Ogacheko Idakwo VATICAN — For centuries, “ad limina apostolorum” visits — the periodic pilgrimage of diocesan bishops to the tombs of the apostles Peter and Paul and their meetings with the successor of St. Peter — have often been perceived primarily…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (421+ words) Pope Leo XIV meets in the Vatican with members of the Latin Bishops’ Conference in the Arab Regions on Sept. 3, 2026. VATICAN MEDIA VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV offered a clear measure for the mission of the Church in the Middle East,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (251+ words) ZAMBOANGA City — Catholic religious leaders called for stronger action against corruption, political dynasties and misuse of public funds as they ended their national convention Saturday. The 233 consecrated women and men representing 159 religious congregations said their faith requires them to confront…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (337+ words) Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Taytay addresses participants at the 2nd national convention of the Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines in Zamboanga City on Sept. 2, 2026. NORMAN DEQUIA ZAMBOANGA City — A Catholic bishop challenged religious superiors Wednesday to put defending marginalized…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (353+ words) More than 1,700 altar servers attend the opening liturgy of the fourth pilgrimage tour of the image of St. Tarcisius of Rome at Novaliches Cathedral in Quezon City on Aug. 21, 2026. NORMAN DEQUIA Bishop Roberto Gaa told more than 1,700 altar servers that…...