Category: On the Ground
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Pope’s Clinical Condition Showing Slight Improvement
By Vatican News A communiqué issued by the Holy See Press Office to journalists says Pope Francis’ health shows a slight improvement, and that during the day he received the Eucharist and dedicated himself to some work. “The Holy Father‘s clinical condition is showing slight improvement. He has no fever, and his hemodynamic parameters remain…
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Pope Francis Renews Plea for Peace: ‘Pray and Do Penance for Peace’
Pope Francis has once again called for global peace, urging the faithful to pray and do penance for an end to war and suffering in conflict-ridden nations. Speaking at his General Audience on Wednesday, the pope departed from his prepared remarks to issue an impassioned appeal. “I think of all those countries that are at…
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CBCP Introduces Alternative Filipino Version of ‘Hail Mary’ Prayer
By CBCP NewsFebruary 11, 2025Manila, Philippines The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has officially approved an alternative Filipino version of the Hail Mary prayer. The newly sanctioned Ave Maria was endorsed during the CBCP’s recent plenary assembly as an alternative to the widely used Tagalog-based Aba Ginoong Maria. A More Faithful Rendition Msgr.…
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Nine-Year-Old War Survivor Roman Oleksiv Meets Pope Francis for Third Time By Salvatore Cernuzio
VATICAN CITY, Feb. 3, 2025 – Nine-year-old Roman Oleksiv, a young Ukrainian war survivor, met Pope Francis for the third time at the Vatican, accompanied by representatives of “Alliance Unbroken Kids,” an initiative dedicated to supporting children affected by war. Roman was just seven years old when Russian Kalibr missiles struck Vinnytsia, Ukraine, on July…
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Fr. Luciano Felloni, Beloved Priest and Digital Evangelist, Passes Away at 51
The Catholic Church in the Philippines mourns the passing of Fr. Luciano Felloni, a beloved priest, vlogger, and advocate for the marginalized, who died on Sunday at the age of 51 following a brief battle with cancer. The Diocese of Novaliches confirmed his passing in a statement, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of one…
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Standing with the Voiceless: A Testament to Courage and Truth
by Leonard Francisco Yesterday, a dedicated group of volunteers came together to support the families of extrajudicial killing (#EJK) victims, organizing activities aimed at fostering hope and resilience. These families, displaced from their homes for security reasons, face not only the trauma of their loss but also the exploitation of their stories by those seeking…
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Serving or Seeking Validation? A Challenge to Examine Our Intentions in the Age of Social Media
By Leonard A. Francisco Engaging in social and pastoral apostolate is more than just an activity—it’s a profound invitation to transform our hearts and learn to love as Christ does. It’s an opportunity to find God in all things, where every act of service becomes a moment to encounter the divine, a chance to reflect…
Society of Jesus' social apostolate 