Virgen de Regla fiesta: 10,000 join foot procession

Futch Anthony Inso 11/21/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Around 10,000 devotees of the miraculous image of the Nuestra Señora Virgen de Regla have joined the solemn foot procession on Monday afternoon, November 20, 2023. Police Lieutenant Colonel Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu…

Cebu Catholic Church priest urges faithful to wear saintly attires not scary costumes

Rashe Zoe Sophia Piquero 11/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Eerie attire and haunting decorations are some of the familiar sights and sounds now that Undas or Kalag-Kalag has finally arrived. Several celebrities and even ordinary people have taken to the internet to…

‘I never blessed Sto. Niño Hubad’- Archbishop Palma

Morexett Marie B. Erram, Niña Mae C. Oliverio 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma reminded the public to be cautious of the viral posts online, specifically about the statues of a naked Sto. Niño, or the ‘Sto. Niño Hubad.’ Palma issued a statement…

Mexico church roof collapses, 11 people dead

Associated Press 10/03/2023

CIUDAD MADERO, Mexico — Eleven members of Monica Segura’s family were gathered inside the Santa Cruz church in northeast Mexico for the baptism of her 1-year-old nephew when the roof collapsed killing at least 11 people. Segura…

Archdiocese of Cebu: Don’t rush breakup some Cebu priests say

Max Limpag 09/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The division of the Archdiocese of Cebu into three new territories should be centered on better pastoral management and not rushed to serve as a legacy for a retiring archbishop. It should also…

Mama Mary birthday: Where to celebrate as an ‘On-the-Go’ Cebuano

Jessa Ngojo 09/08/2023

The birthday of Mama Mary is a special celebration in Cebu, the Queen City of the South which is also known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage. As devotees of the Roman Catholic religion, Cebuanos…

Pura Luka Vega hindi nagpasindak sa sunud-sunod na pagpataw sa kanya ng persona non grata: ‘Dagdagan n’yo pa! Pakealam ko!’

Ervin Santiago 08/23/2023

SA HALIP na magpakumbaba at mag-isyu ng public apology, mas tumapang pa ang drag queen na si Pura Luka Vega sa pagsagot sa mga tumutuligsa sa kanya. Hindi nagpasindak si Pura Luka sa sunud-sunod na pagdedeklara ng…

For clergy abuse survivors, Sinead O’Connor’s protest that offended so many was brave and prophetic

07/28/2023

In 1992, Sinéad O’Connor destroyed a photo of Pope John Paul II on U.S. national television. The pushback was swift, turning the late Irish singer-songwriter’s protest of sex abuse in the Catholic Church into a career-altering flashpoint. More than 30 years…

ChatGPT: AI church service gathers hundreds in Germany

Dale Arassa 06/19/2023

On June 9, 2023, over 300 people attended a unique ChatGPT-powered church service at St. Paul’s Church in Fürth, Germany. The Associated Press says it involved a 40-minute sermon using AI-generated sermons delivered by digital avatars on…

Hot pursuit on against suspect of shooting incident outside Cebu City church

Paul Lauro 05/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A hot pursuit operation is ongoing for a suspect of a shooting incident that happened just outside the Alliance of Two Hearts Church in Banawa, Cebu City, Friday morning, May 26, 2023. Police…

Church leaders on de Lima’s acquittal: ‘Blatant misogyny’ led to her frameup

Jean Mangaluz 05/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Several church leaders under the “One Faith. One Nation. One Voice” movement celebrated the acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima in her second drug case, but pointed out that her detention stemmed from…

NCMF eyes establishment of Muslim church, cemetery in Danao City

CDN Digital 03/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the growing population of Muslims in Danao City in northern Cebu, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) is finding means to also cater to their needs. On Monday, Feb. 27, NCMF…

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