Sinulog 2015: Bigger, more

Melissa Q. Cabahug 12/31/2014

Organizers of next  month’s  Sinulog parade in Cebu City said there were several new features to look forward to in January. Even with the country’s attention on the historic visit of Pope Francis, who will be in…

Pope Francis calls on Filipino lawyers to focus on giving ‘justice for all’

Ares P. Gutierrez 12/18/2014

Call me ‘Lolo Kiko’ “Lolo Kiko quieren” They want Lolo Kiko.) Pope Francis said this after he was asked by a group of Filipino lawyers who recently called on him in the Vatican how he wanted the…

No bullet-proof car for Pope Francis

Inquirer 12/17/2014

MANILA—The vehicles which Pope Francis will use during his apostolic visit to the Philippines next month are not bulletproof and will make him “vulnerable, open and accessible.” Pope Francis is also expected to pray over the mass…

Police council wants guidelines for Sinulog fluvial procession

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 12/17/2014

Cebu City Hall’s Police Coordinating and Advisory Council (PCAC) wants maritime authorities to prepare guidelines for participants of the annual Sinulog fluvial procession. During yesterday’s meeting, the PCAC passed a resolution urging the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)…

If Pope wants to change plan and visit, Cebu is ready

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/16/2014

OK TO BE INSTANT HOST   While Cebu has a “minor” role to play in next month’s papal visit,  Archbishop Jose Palma said the Cebu archdiocese is ready to be a host  on short notice. Calling Francis…

‘Dance Sinulog for the Pope’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/10/2014

Sto. Niño welcome planned for papal mass at Luneta When Pope Francis celebrates Sunday Mass at the Luneta park on Jan.  18, he’ll get a “distinct Pinoy” welcome and a reminder of the biggest feast taking place…

Vatican surprised at Filipinos inspiring acts for Pope’s visit

12/07/2014

MANILA, Philippines—The Vatican has lauded the Filipinos’ “faith-inspired activities” to ensure spiritual readiness for the visit of Pope Francis in January. According to Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, papal visit committee head, Vatican officials were pleased…

Palma still hopeful on Pope’s 2016 IEC visit

Peter L. Romanillos 12/01/2014

Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said he and the rest of the archdiocese continue to pin their hopes on a visit by Pope Francis to Cebu City for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) in  2016. Speaking in…

Persistent Mayor Rama to appeal to Palace, Vatican

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/22/2014

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama won’t give up appealing to the Vatican to include Cebu in Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines on January next year. He said he would send an official communication to Malacañang  as…

Ask Vatican to include Cebu in Pope’s visit – Rama tells public

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 11/20/2014

Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is appealing to the public to help persaude the  Vatican to let Pope Francis visit Cebu as well. “Let’s all  bombard  the Vatican through e-mail or whatever technology communication we have,”  said …

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.