12 reasons Pope Francis to visit Cebu next time

01/17/2015

1. Cebu is the “cradle of Christianity” in the country. The seeds of the Catholic faith were planted in 1521 with Ferdinand Magellan’s gift of an image of the Santo Niño and a cross. A visit to…

If you could speak to Pope Francis about his PH trip and bring up concerns, what would you tell him?

01/17/2015

I-ampo gyud ang Pilipinas.  I-ampo ang Cebu.  I-apil kanunay ang Pilipinas sa imong pag-ampo, labi na gyud ang Cebu. (Pray for the Philippines and Cebu. Always include us in your prayers, especially Cebu.) – Hilario Davide III,…

Thousands brave rain, wind to attend airport Mass presided by Pope Francis

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/17/2015

Tropical storm Amang failed to dampen the fevered excitement of Palo residents who positioned themselves and spent the night before along the motorcade route of Pope Francis. As early as 2 a.m, winds and rain were experienced…

‘Lunch of a lifetime’ inspires earthquake survivor

01/16/2015

“I am very ready.” This was the remark of 53-year-old resident of earthquake survivor from Sagbayan town, Bohol, while counting the remaining hours before her lunch date with Pope Francistomorrow (Saturday). Niza Flores bought a new pair of…

How Leyte prepares for Pope Francis’ arrival

01/16/2015

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Homily of Pope Francis in Manila Cathedral

01/16/2015

HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS Mass with Bishops, Priests and Religious Manila’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 16 January 2015 Do you love me? Thank you. “Do you love me?…  Tend my sheep” (Jn 21:15-17).  Jesus’ words to…

Welcome Pope Francis

01/16/2015

Pope Francis has finally arrived  in the Philippines, the start of what is expected to be an unprecedented “national fiesta”. He is called many names: the people’s pope, rock star pope, a radical pope, pope of surprises.…

Maayong pag-abot, Santo Papa

01/16/2015

Pope Francis skipped his arrival statement after landing at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City past 5 p.m.  yesterday. Church bells tolled across the country and hundreds of children danced and waved  Philippine and Vatican flags…

Quake survivor ready for lunch date of a lifetime

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/16/2015

Palo, Leyte – “I  am very ready,” said  53-year-old Niza Flores, while counting the remaining hours before her lunch date with Pope Francis tomorrow, Saturday. “It’s really been my dream to see a Pope in person. And…

Cebu doctors now in Leyte

Carine M. Asutilla 01/16/2015

Doctors and nurses from Cebu, who were tapped to attend to the medical needs of Pope Francis and members of his entourage as well as VIPs in case they need one, have arrived in Leyte. A 74-man…

The right focus

01/15/2015

Pope Francis’ searing critique of the Curia, the Italian-dominated civil service in the Vatican, as reported by the British daily The Guardian, was met with tepid applause and a few smiling faces when he delivered it last…

Palo Grand Choir ready to sing for Papal Mass at Tacloban airport

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/15/2015

Having rehearsed for less than two weeks, the 250-member grand choir that will lead the singing during Pope Francis’ Mass at the apron of the Tacloban City airport on Saturday this week said they are up to…

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