11 h. ago Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor

Following the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis on Easter Monday, several cardinals who were already in Rome, or who traveled only short distances to arrive, held the first of several meetings – general congregations – to discuss preparations for the papal funeral and the election to follow. The College of Cardinals – which will elect […] The post Pope Francis filled the College of Cardinals with a diverse group of men – and they’ll be picking his successor appeared first on Interaksyon.

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14 h. ago ‘Katukayo’: Vico Sotto meets namesake child on campaign trail

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto met a boy who shares his name while campaigning for the 2025 midterm elections. The city chief shared that he met John Vico on the 31st day of the campaign period for local candidates. Vico shared a photo of himself carrying John Vico. “Naisip ko tuloy: paglaki niya, matutuwa kaya siya […] The post ‘Katukayo’: Vico Sotto meets namesake child on campaign trail appeared first on Interaksyon.

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16 h. ago Cardinal Tagle named to assist camerlengo ahead of May 7 conclave

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been named to a rotating post to assist the Camerlengo in preparations for the May 7 conclave that will elect the next pope. READ: Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7, source says Tagle joined the “Particular Congregation,” the composition of which was renewed during the fifth pre-conclave […] The post Cardinal Tagle named to assist camerlengo ahead of May 7 conclave appeared first on Interaksyon.

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39 h. ago ‘Icon and pillar of Asian drag community’: Drag queens, fans mourn Jiggly Caliente’s passing

Fans and friends paid tribute to “Drag Race Philippines” resident judge Jiggly Caliente, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 44. Jiggly, whose real name was Bianca Castro-Arabejo, passed away “peacefully” on April 27 at 4:42 a.m, according to her family. The drag queen’s death comes after her family announced on Tuesday, April […] The post ‘Icon and pillar of Asian drag community’: Drag queens, fans mourn Jiggly Caliente’s passing appeared first on Interaksyon.

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57 h. ago REST IN PEACE, JIGGLY 🙏🏼 Drag performer and Drag Race Philippines judge Jiggly Caliente, whose real name is Bianca Castro

REST IN PEACE, JIGGLY 🙏🏼 Drag performer and Drag Race Philippines judge Jiggly Caliente, whose real name is Bianca Castro-Arabejo, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, her family announced. In the days leading up to her death, Caliente's family a  Facebook

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3 d. ago Here are the cardinals offering Masses for the 9 days of mourning for Pope Francis

VATICAN— Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican has announced which cardinals will offer the traditional “Novendialies” Masses — nine days of mourning marked by solemn Masses offered for the repose of the soul of the deceased pope. In keeping with ancient custom, each day of the Novendiales includes a requiem Mass following the […] The post Here are the cardinals offering Masses for the 9 days of mourning for Pope Francis appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago From the margins to the heart of the Church: Two Filipino cardinals reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy

As tributes poured in for Pope Francis, two Filipino cardinals, both chosen from the “peripheries,” gave personal reflections on how the late pontiff has changed the Church through an ardent focus on the marginalized of society. Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, president of the Philippine bishops’ conference, said the pope’s vision for a more welcoming and […] The post From the margins to the heart of the Church: Two Filipino cardinals reflect on Pope Francis’ legacy 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 Pope Francis’ body placed in St Peter’s Basilica after solemn procession

Procession with cardinals and Latin chants Trump and dozens of other leaders to attend funeral on Saturday Conclave to pick successor is not expected to take place before May 6 VATICAN CITY — The body of Pope Francis, laid out in an open coffin, was carried in a solemn procession from his residence within the walls of the […] The post Pope Francis’ body placed in St Peter’s Basilica after solemn procession 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 Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome for upcoming conclave

Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome for upcoming conclave  Catholic News Agency

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7 d. ago Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome

Filipino cardinals preside over requiem Masses for Pope Francis before heading to Rome  Catholic News Agency

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7 d. ago How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be locked up,” or, more simply, “a closed room.” Members of the College of Cardinals will cast their votes behind […] The post How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Philippine Church mourns death of Pope Francis, who praised Filipinos for ‘bringing joy to the whole world’

Bells tolled as news broke of the death of Pope Francis, whose apostolic voyage a decade ago to console typhoon victims and stirring tribute to Filipinos as “smugglers of faith” and bearers of “joy to the whole world” made a lasting impression on the Philippine Church. Jose Cardinal Advincula, the archbishop of Manila and one […] The post Philippine Church mourns death of Pope Francis, who praised Filipinos for ‘bringing joy to the whole world’ 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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8 d. ago Factbox: Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates

VATICAN CITY—  Predict who the next pope will be at your peril. An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed front-runner ahead of the conclave, the closed-door gathering of cardinals that picks the pontiff. It cautions: “He who enters a conclave as a pope, leaves it as a cardinal”. RELATED: Factbox: What happens now, after […] The post Factbox: Who might succeed Pope Francis? Some possible candidates appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Factbox: Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates

VATICAN CITY (Updated April 22; 11:18 a.m.) —  Predict who the next pope will be at your peril. An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed front-runner ahead of the conclave, the closed-door gathering of cardinals that picks the pontiff. It cautions: “He who enters a conclave as a pope, leaves it as a […] The post Factbox: Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago After Pope Francis’ death, focus turns cardinals who will choose his successor

VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals will succeed him. READ: Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement | Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire Given the nature of cardinal appointments Francis made during his papacy, there […] The post After Pope Francis’ death, focus turns cardinals who will choose his successor appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Philippines emerges as top contender in Vatican conclave after Pope Francis's death

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Philippines emerges as top contender in Vatican conclave after Pope Francis's death  Dimsum Daily

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8 d. ago Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Inherited a deeply divided Church after Benedict XVI’s resignation in 2013 Appointed 80% of cardinal electors, increasing chances of a progressive successor Struggled to restore credibility amid clergy sexual abuse scandals Sought to make Church more inclusive, championed the poor VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis changed the face of the modern papacy more than any predecessor by shunning much […] The post Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire appeared first on Interaksyon.

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