Category: News
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Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop of Daet
By CBCP NewsMarch 4, 2025 Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Herman Abcede, a Rogationist missionary, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Daet in the province of Camarines Norte. Abcede succeeds Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, who was transferred to the Archdiocese of Caceres in 2024. He will be the fourth bishop of the diocese,…
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Tanging Yaman Foundation: Spreading Hope Through ₱80M in Aid Across 500 Communities
As the season of Lent begins in this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Tanging Yaman Foundation (TYF) reflects on the impact of its mission, sharing the fruits of its labor from the past year. With deep gratitude to its donors, mission partners, and volunteers, TYF successfully disbursed nearly ₱80 million in assistance to more than…
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Pope Francis Chooses Theme for World Refugee Day 2025: ‘Migrants, Missionaries of Hope’
By Joseph TullochMarch 4, 2025 Vatican City—Pope Francis has selected the theme “Migrants, Missionaries of Hope” for the 2025 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, underscoring the role of displaced people in spreading hope and faith in their new communities. The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announced the theme on Monday, highlighting that…
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Church Group Criticizes Maharlika Fund Over $76.4M Mining Loan
By CBCP NewsMarch 3, 2025Manila, Philippines The Catholic Church’s social action arm has denounced the country’s sovereign investment fund for financing a large-scale mining project, citing concerns over environmental and social consequences. The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) signed a binding term sheet to provide a $76.4-million bridge loan to Makilala Mining Company Inc., a local…
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Loyola School of Theology-Ash Wednesday
📢 Announcement to the LST Community 🙏 Ash Wednesday Mass 🙏 📅 Date: March 5, 2025 📍 Venue: Jaime Cardinal Sin Center 🕛 Time: 12:05 PM As we begin the holy season of Lent, let us come together in prayer and reflection. Join us for the Ash Wednesday Mass and the imposition of ashes as…
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Ukrainians Long for Peace Amidst Fresh Fighting
By Stefan J. Bos Amidst ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, Pope Francis’ prayers for peace coincide with renewed missile strikes affecting the nation. The conflict continues to take a toll on civilians, with reports of casualties and widespread displacement. Civilians Under Siege Evelyn, a 23-year-old pharmacist from Kryvyi Rih, shared her fears of living alone due…
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Bishop Calls on Faithful to Support Pro-Life Leaders at Walk for Life
By CBCP News February 23, 2025 Manila, Philippines – A Catholic bishop on Sunday urged the faithful to become “visible signs of hope” in a society where the value of life is increasingly trivialized. Speaking at this year’s Walk for Life, Bishop Severo Caermare of Dipolog, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines…
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UN Urges Immediate Action as Sudan Faces Humanitarian Crisis
By Nathan Morley The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has called for urgent intervention to address the deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, nearly two years into a devastating conflict. Dire Humanitarian Conditions Edem Wosornu, OCHA’s Director of Operations and Advocacy, underscored the severity of the crisis, stressing that the ongoing…
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