5+ hour, 4+ min ago  (293+ words) Cardinal Jose Advincula, the archbishop of Manila, called on journalists and digital communicators to defend truth and uphold human dignity ahead of the World Day of Social Communications on May 17. Speaking on church-run Radio Veritas, Advincula echoed Pope Leo XIV's…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (284+ words) There was a time when Scott-Vincent Borba lived the kind of life California is known for " fashion, celebrity circles, luxury offices and a booming beauty empire built under the globally recognized e. l. f. Cosmetics brand he co-founded in 2004. Today, the former beauty…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (316+ words) The Roman Catholic Diocese of Iligan has opposed plans to privatize the Agus-Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex, warning that corporate control of Mindanao's major renewable energy source could raise electricity costs and negatively affect poor communities. In a pastoral letter titled "To…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (219+ words) A Catholic priest has abruptly declined his appointment as bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, citing personal limitations just weeks before his scheduled ordination. Rev. Gerardo Saco Jr. , 60, who has served as diocesan administrator, announced his withdrawal Tuesday, describing it…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (256+ words) VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) " New Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally, the first woman to lead the world's Anglican Christians, heads to Rome and the Vatican this weekend for an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Mullally will meet the head of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (400+ words) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga " Braving the intense heat, thousands of devotees and tourists'foreigners included'flocked to witness the traditional crucifixion rites this Good Friday, the highlight of this year's Maleldo 2026 celebration, marked by Ruben Enaje's 37th year of penance. In Barangay…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (322+ words) LAOAG CITY " His Excellency, Most Reverend Renato P. Mayugba, D. D. , Bishop of Laoag, called on the faithful to unite in prayer and reflect on the enduring message of Christ's sacrifice as Good Friday was observed on April 3 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (360+ words) There are nine readings for the Easter Vigil, though these may be reduced to five: three from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. The reading from Exodus 14: 15 (the crossing of the Red Sea and liberation from slavery)…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (438+ words) SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga " As the province commemorates Good Friday today, the younger generation has raised questions on traditional acts of penance, stating that physical sacrifice is unnecessary compared to sincere faith and prayer. Mervin, 20, from Arayat, who joined friends…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (393+ words) As Christians observe Maundy Thursday, a day marking the Last Supper and the beginning of Christ's passion, Rev. Fr. Ericson Mamaril Josue shared a reflection emphasizing the meaning of suffering, sacrifice, and surrender in modern times. Fr. Josue is a…...