44 h. ago 5 of the most memorable prayers of Pope Francis’ pontificate

VATICAN— Pope Francis’ pontificate spanned 12 years and numerous major global events — including international gatherings, the COVID-19 crisis, and the Synod on Synodality — that saw him delivering prayers often under extraordinary and historical conditions. Here are five of the most memorable prayers the late Holy Father delivered over the course of his papacy. […] The post 5 of the most memorable prayers of Pope Francis’ pontificate appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago More than half of Philippines’ 86 active bishops appointed by Pope Francis

More than half of the country’s 86 active Catholic bishops were appointed by Pope Francis during his 12-year pontificate. Since becoming pope in March 2013, Francis named 45 new bishops in the Philippines, three of whom were later elevated to archbishops. His first appointee was Bishop Narciso Abellana of Romblon in October 2013, just six […] The post More than half of Philippines’ 86 active bishops appointed by Pope Francis appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Factbox: What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

VATICAN CITY — Roman Catholic cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the Church’s 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. The date of the conclave will be announced sometime after his funeral on Saturday. Following are key facts about the conclave – one of the world’s oldest and most secretive electoral processes. Who […] The post Factbox: What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Creative tributes: Pinoy artists remember Pope Francis through their works

Filipino artists created works of art in memory of Pope Francis to honor the beloved supreme pontiff who passed away on Easter Monday. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on April 21 at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke, followed by a coma, and subsequent irreversible cardiovascular arrest. Prior to that, […] The post Creative tributes: Pinoy artists remember Pope Francis through their works appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago In moving tribute, Cardinal David sums up Pope Francis’ legacy

The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Monday called on the faithful to pray for the eternal repose of Pope Francis as well as carry forward the late pontiff’s call to become a “missionary synodal Church.” In his message on the passing of the pope, Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, the bishop of Kalookan, […] The post In moving tribute, Cardinal David sums up Pope Francis’ legacy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Pope Francis asked to be buried ‘in the ground,’ without grave decoration

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament that he wished to be buried in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major and not at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, unlike many previous pontiffs. Francis died aged 88 earlier on Monday. The Vatican released his final testament in the evening. READ:  Pope Francis spent final […] The post Pope Francis asked to be buried ‘in the ground,’ without grave decoration appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest

Pope had cheered faithful with Easter appearance Francis spent weeks in hospital with double pneumonia Leaves ‘legacy of humanity, justice, human fraternity’ Suffered stroke, irreversible cardiac arrest World leaders from Putin to Trump honor Francis VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday after suffering a stroke and […] The post Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest appeared first on Interaksyon.

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