‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday

07/06/2025

MCLEOD GANJ, India — Calling himself a “simple Buddhist monk” who usually didn’t celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace after China insisted it would have final say on who…

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…

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Francis dies at age 88

04/25/2025

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. The Argentine pontiff, leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013, spent…

12 years of Pope Francis: Reform, social justice and tackling abuse

04/21/2025

Vatican City, Holy See–During his 12 years as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis was a voice for compassion and peace, reformed the Vatican government and took action against clerical child abuse. Pope Francis died on Monday,…

Pope Francis: Key dates in his life

04/21/2025

Vatican City, Holy See–Here are some key dates in the life of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, who died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. – December 17, 1936: Jorge…

Remembering Pope Francis: Here are some of his key quotes  

04/21/2025

Vatican City, Holy See– Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. READ: Pope Francis has died, Vatican says Here are some key quotes worth remembering from Pope Francis’s papacy: Humility “Pray for…

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says

Agence France Presse 04/21/2025

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is…

What is Ramadan, how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

Associated Press 02/27/2025

CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of increased…

FACES OF CEBU: Angel Canen, candle vendor and Sto. Niño devotee

Charen Alegres 01/19/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – When life challenges her, candle vendor Angel Canen always finds a way to talk to someone she can’t see, but feels deeply in her heart. Through every struggle, she finds comfort in knowing…

Daily Gospel, December 4

12/04/2024

This is the Daily Gospel for today, December 4, 2024, which is the Wednesday of the first week of Advent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, December 2 Daily Gospel, December 3 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to…

Daily Gospel, December 3

12/03/2024

This is the Daily Gospel for today, December 3, 2024, which is the Tuesday of the first week of Advent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, December 2 Daily Gospel, November 30 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to…

IN PHOTOS: Fluvial procession of Nuestra Señora de Regla in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso 11/12/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—Around 70 sea vessels participated in the fluvial procession of Nuestra Señora de Regla (Our Lady of the Rule) on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2024. The activity was part of the religious observances of the…

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