Cebu’s Augustinians recall warm memories of new Pope Leo XIV

Pia Piquero 05/09/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The bells of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño rang joyfully in the early hours of Friday, May 9, as white smoke rose over the Vatican and the world was introduced to its…

450 years of Augustinian legacy in PH: Faith, culture, and heritage

Lito Zulueta - @inquirer.net 05/09/2025

MANILA, Philippines — For over 450 years, the Augustinian Order has been instrumental in shaping the Philippines’ religious identity, cultural heritage, and iconic architecture. Arriving with the first Spanish expeditions in 1565, the Augustinians became the earliest…

Pope Leo XIV has deep ties with the Philippines: From Rome to Cebu

Lito Zulueta - @inquirer.net 05/09/2025

MANILA, Philippines — He is a familiar friend for the Filipinos. That is how those from the Philippines have found out about the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Robert Prevost, OSA, had walked the Philippine soil…

Pope Leo XIV: This choice of a name signals commitment to social justice

Associated Press 05/09/2025

SCHIAVON, Italy  — Pope Leo XIV ‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ‘ global ministry. “I think a lot us had a…

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