61 m. ago Pope’s envoy thanks Filipinos for prayers, affection for late pope

Pope Francis’ envoy to the Philippines on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Filipino faithful for their prayers and affection for the late pontiff. Speaking during Mass for the pope at the Manila Cathedral, Archbishop Charles Brown acknowledged the collective outpouring of prayer and support from the Filipino people, especially in recent months when the pontiff […] The post Pope’s envoy thanks Filipinos for prayers, affection for late pope appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 h. ago Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial

First pope to be buried outside Vatican in over a century His resting place chosen due to his devotion to Mary Francis simplified traditional papal funeral rites ROME — Pope Francis, who visited more than 60 countries during his papacy, will make his final journey along the road from Vatican City to the Esquiline, one of the […] The post Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 h. 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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4 h. 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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4 h. ago Darren Espanto recalls singing at Pope Francis’ papal visit to the Philippines 10 years ago

Darren Espanto recalls singing at Pope Francis’ papal visit to the Philippines 10 years ago  GMA Network

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5 h. ago Will overseas Filipino workers sway the Philippines’ midterm elections?

Will overseas Filipino workers sway the Philippines’ midterm elections?  South China Morning Post

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5 h. 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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6 h. 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 h. ago Pope Francis remembered in the Philippines as defender of environment, poor

Pope Francis remembered in the Philippines as defender of environment, poor  Rappler

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10 h. 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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10 h. 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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11 h. ago LIVE: Mass in the Philippines after the death of Pope Francis

LIVE: Mass in the Philippines after the death of Pope Francis  The Lufkin Daily News

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13 h. ago How did Pope Francis shape the Catholic Church in the Philippines?

How did Pope Francis shape the Catholic Church in the Philippines?  GMA Network

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23 h. ago COMPILATION: A look back at Rappler’s coverage of Pope Francis' 2015 visit to the Philippines

COMPILATION: A look back at Rappler’s coverage of Pope Francis' 2015 visit to the Philippines  Rappler

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23 h. ago Asia mourns Pope’s death: ‘His humility brought many back to the fold of the Church’

Asia mourns Pope’s death: ‘His humility brought many back to the fold of the Church’  The Straits Times

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24 h. 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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24 h. 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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24 h. ago Philippines mourns Pope Francis, cites his deep bond with Filipinos

Philippines mourns Pope Francis, cites his deep bond with Filipinos  politiko.com.ph

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24 h. ago Philippines Marcos Describes Pope Francis as 'Best Pope in My Lifetime'

Philippines Marcos Describes Pope Francis as 'Best Pope in My Lifetime'  U.S. News & World Report

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25 h. ago POPE FRANCIS' VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES IN 2015 🙏🇵🇭 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Pope Francis made a historic visit to the Philippines in January 2015. During his five

POPE FRANCIS' VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES IN 2015 🙏🇵🇭 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Pope Francis made a historic visit to the Philippines in January 2015. During his five-day apostolic journey held under the theme “Mercy and Compassion" from January 15 to  Facebook

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