Catholic faithful may now take selfies with Pope

09/10/2014

MANILA, Philippines–Students and parishioners may now take selfies with Pope Francis, months before his scheduled visit to the Philippines. According to Fr. Anton Pascual, president of Radyo Veritas, the Church-run radio station is now distributing life-size cardboard…

5 earthquake survivors to dine with Pope Francis

09/02/2014

Five survivors of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake may dine with Pope Francis when he visit the Philippines next year. “We will be sending some of my people there who were victims of the quake, five of them.…

Pope Francis wants to eat with the poor during visit to Leyte

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 08/17/2014

At least five Cebuanos will have the privilege of sharing a meal with Pope Francis during his visit to Leyte province next year. They will be chosen from the poor who lost their loved ones during supertyphoon…

Palma welcomes Pope Francis visit next year

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 05/28/2014

Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma welcomed reports that Pope Francis will be visiting the Philippines in January next year. He said it just proves that the Holy Father wants to be close to victims of calamities. But Palma…

Pope baptizes 32 babies

AP 01/14/2014

VATICAN CITY — With wails resounding amid the splendor of the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis on Sunday baptized 32 infants, and at one point in the ceremony told mothers to feel free to feed their crying babies.…

Cotabato bishop named cardinal

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, AP 01/13/2014

Pope Francis yesterday named his first batch of cardinals, choosing 19 men from Asia, Africa and elsewhere, including the archbishop of Cotabato, Orlando Quevedo. Vatican observers note that the choice of the cardinals reflect the pope’s attention…

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