Cebu youth leaders moved to action after Pope Francis encounter

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/26/2015

‘Francis effect’ Overwhelmed by their experience of seeing Pope Francis during the “Youth Encounter” at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, at least 40 youth leaders from different Cebu towns have vowed to work doubly…

January 2016 busy with Sinulog, Int’l Eucharistic Congress, and maybe the Pope

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/25/2015

SIDE BY SIDE AGAIN Cebu City will have double celebrations in January next year when it hosts both the Sinulog Festival and the International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) a week apart. With the almost-simultaneous events expected to draw…

Time to work for renewal

01/23/2015

Pope Francis is back in the Vatican, but the message he gave to Filipinos remains. Not just to reflect upon. While the pope’s calls to stop corruption in all levels,  to serve the poor and work to…

POPE FRANCIS IN CEBU IN 2016?

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/20/2015

‘It’s up to the Holy Father to decide’ – Cardinal Tagle Conference date moved to January to fit Pope’s schedule   Pope Francis has left the country leaving behind millions of “rejuvenated” Catholic faithful and a lingering…

Cebuano cop dances the Sinulog

Ares P. Gutierrez 01/20/2015

A policeman who hails from Cebu managed to celebrate Sinulog while at the same time fulfilling his duty to help secure the Pope at the Rizal Park in Manila. About an hour or two before the Pope’s…

Pope to youth: Learn to weep

01/19/2015

It was a child, 12-year-old Glyzelle Iris Palomar, who moved Pope Francis to discard his prepared statement at the “Encounter with the Youth” at University of Santo Tomas yesterday. Palomar  narrated how many children are neglected by…

Pontiff meets Pa of volunteer killed in Tacloban Mass

Inquirer 01/19/2015

MANILA–Pope Francis on Sunday met with the father of Kristel Mae Padasas, the 27-year-old volunteer of the Catholic Relief Service who died after she was hit by a falling steel scaffolding in Tacloban. Witnesses said a sudden…

Mactan eyed as back-up landing zone for Pope’s aircraft

Melissa Q. Cabahug 01/14/2015

Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio “Jun” Abaya checked security at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) which is being considered as an alternate airport for the arrival of Pope Francis in the country. “Cebu is a major hub…

Pope Francis Center ready for visit

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/14/2015

The new facility named after Pope Francis in Palo town, Leyte province was ordered built by the Vatican right after typhoon Yolanda struck and prepared ahead of  his visit on Saturday, January 17. “It’s finally finished and…

Prayers, confession kick off preparations for pope’s arrival

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/14/2015

Starting today, parishes in the Archdiocese of Palo will observe a Triduum or a three-day Masses leading to the arrival of Pope Francis. Catechism or lectures as well as confession for the pilgrims will also be held…

Dole issues holiday pay rules during Pope’s visit

01/12/2015

  MANILA — Noting Jan. 15, 16 and 19 have been declared special nonworking days in Metro Manila in connection with Pope Francis’ visit, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has urged employers to “observe the…

‘Moving’ Christ takes center stage in Mass

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/12/2015

A “peculiar” image of Jesus Christ nailed on the cross will take center stage during the open air Mass to be officiated by Pope Francis at the Tacloban City airport on January 17. “The antique corpus (Christ’s…

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