Tag: faith
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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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Pope Francis Urges U.S. Bishops to Uphold Migrants’ Dignity Amid Mass Deportation
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis has called on U.S. bishops to uphold the dignity and rights of migrants in light of the United States’ ongoing mass deportation of unauthorized immigrants. In a letter published on February 11, the pope emphasized the importance of evaluating immigration laws and policies through the lens of human dignity rather than associating…
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Fr. Luciano Felloni Laid to Rest, Remembered for Passionate Service
By CBCP NewsFebruary 10, 2025Manila, Philippines Father Luciano Felloni was laid to rest on Monday, February 10, in Quezon City, as mourners honored his unwavering dedication to the Church, social justice, and pastoral ministry. The funeral Mass, held at San Bartolome Parish de Novaliches, was presided over by Bishop Roberto Gaa of Novaliches, who praised…
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Pope Francis Stresses Importance of Meaningful Prayer Within Families
In a meeting with the Executive Committee of the II International Congress of Confraternities and Popular Piety at Casa Santa Marta on Saturday, Pope Francis underscored the significance of prayer within families and the necessity of fostering love and respect among members. The Congress, which took place in Seville, Spain, from December 4 to 8,…
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Bishops Urge Truth and Justice in VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial
In the wake of the House of Representatives’ decision to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on February 5, 2025, Catholic bishops, through Caritas Philippines, have called for a commitment to truth and justice as the proceedings advance. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan, president of Caritas Philippines, emphasized the importance of integrity in the impeachment…
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Israeli, Palestinian, and American Youth Unite for Peace in Vatican Meeting with Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY – Young participants from the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes, met Pope Francis on Wednesday, February 5, at the end of the General Audience in the Paul VI Hall. The interfaith initiative brought together Muslim, Jewish, and Christian youth to foster dialogue and mutual understanding in the wake of ongoing…
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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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INSTALLATION and CANONICAL POSSESSION of theMOST REVEREND NOLLY CAMINGUE BUCO, JCD, JSD, DDThird Residential Bishop of the Diocese of Catarman, Province of Northern Samar
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Sr. Zeny Cabrera, Advocate for Restorative Justice, Passes Away at 73
Sr. Zenaida “Zeny” Cabrera, a tireless advocate for restorative justice and a member of the Sisters of the Holy Eucharist, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Quezon City at the age of 73. Having dedicated over 20 years to the Restorative Justice Ministry of the Novaliches Diocese and serving as Caritas Manila’s coordinator for…
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