97 m. ago From Cebu to Rome: Pope Leo XIV’s deep ties with the Philippines

From Cebu to Rome: Pope Leo XIV’s deep ties with the Philippines  Inquirer.net

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1 hour ago Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo levied criticism at Trump and Vance

X account shows critique of Trump administration policies Differences over immigration, climate change Repost says: ‘Is your conscience not disturbed? WASHINGTON— The first U.S. pope has some thoughts about the American president. Pope Leo XIV, who was chosen on Thursday, has a history of criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s policies, according to posts […] The post Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo levied criticism at Trump and Vance appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 h. ago Flashback: When Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, visited the Philippines

Flashback: When Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, visited the Philippines  Philstar.com

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7 h. ago Quotes: Reaction to Cardinal Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first U.S. pontiff. READ:  US Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff | Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight Here is the reaction from notable figures: U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP […] The post Quotes: Reaction to Cardinal Prevost becoming Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 h. ago Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated new pope Leo on his election on Thursday and said he trusted that constructive dialogue would be maintained, based on Christian values, Russian news agencies quoted the Kremlin as saying. READ:  US Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff | Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight “I am […] The post Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 h. ago Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight

U.S. cardinal is a relative unknown on the global stage New pope spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru Friend says he is ‘a firm supporter’ of Francis’ papacy VATICAN CITY — Robert Prevost, the choice of the world’s Catholic cardinals to serve as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church, is the first pope from the United States and […] The post Prevost, first U.S. pope, supported Francis and shunned spotlight appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 h. ago Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on his election to head the Catholic Church on Thursday, and said it “is such an honor to realize that he is the first American Pope.” READ: Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, is originally from Chicago. READ: US Cardinal Prevost elected […] The post Trump says he looks forward to meeting with Pope Leo, an American appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 h. ago ‘Peace be with all you,’ Pope Leo XIV says in first public words

VATICAN CITY — “Peace be with all you,” Pope Leo XIV said from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Thursday, in his first public words. READ: Catholic cardinals elect new pope, white smoke billows from Sistine Chapel U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope by the world’s cardinals on the second day of the conclave. He is […] The post ‘Peace be with all you,’ Pope Leo XIV says in first public words appeared first on Interaksyon.

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12 h. ago The dangerous business of predicting the death of popes – a history

Michel de Nostredame (1503-66), better known as Nostradamus, is often hailed as one of the most successful prophets of all time. Said to have foreseen major world events from the rise of Hitler to COVID, the 16th-century astrologer was recently credited with predicting Pope Francis’s death – and what would happen next. ‘Through the death […] The post The dangerous business of predicting the death of popes – a history appeared first on Interaksyon.

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13 h. ago The Philippines is watching the papal conclave closely, as a Filipino could be the next pontiff

The Philippines is watching the papal conclave closely, as a Filipino could be the next pontiff  The Globe and Mail

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13 h. ago In deeply Catholic Philippines, the potential for Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the next pope represents a new era

In deeply Catholic Philippines, the potential for Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the next pope represents a new era  The Globe and Mail

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13 h. ago In deeply Catholic Philippines, the potential for Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as next pope represents a new era

In deeply Catholic Philippines, the potential for Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as next pope represents a new era  The Globe and Mail

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15 h. ago Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes

VATICAN CITY — Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on Thursday, signalling that cardinals meeting in a secret conclave did not elect a new pope during their two morning ballots. The cardinals held an initial inconclusive vote on Wednesday evening. They now hold two votes in the morning and two […] The post Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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19 h. ago Vatican sighting: Korina Sanchez and Jessica Soho’s photo fuels hopes of team

An iconic collaboration? A photo of broadcast icons Korina Sanchez and Jessica Soho together in Vatican City during the papal conclave sparked speculation about a possible collaboration between the two The Facebook page of Soho’s “Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho” (KMJS) posted a picture of its host with Sanchez, who has long been associated with ABS-CBN […] The post Vatican sighting: Korina Sanchez and Jessica Soho’s photo fuels hopes of team-up appeared first on Interaksyon.

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20 h. ago Papal tailor has next pope’s cassock ‘almost ready’ in 3 different sizes

VATICAN— At 89 Via Borgo Pio, located a few steps from Porta Santa Anna leading to the Vatican, is Mancinelli Clergy, the iconic shop that embodies the history and tradition of ecclesiastical tailoring in Rome. Behind a time-worn wooden counter, surrounded by tall glass cases displaying all kinds of religious articles — cassocks, scarlet caps, […] The post Papal tailor has next pope’s cassock ‘almost ready’ in 3 different sizes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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20 h. ago Philippine’s Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David emerges as ‘dark horse’ in papal race

Philippine’s Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David emerges as ‘dark horse’ in papal race  The Straits Times

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21 h. ago Philippines badly needs priests. Could a Filipino pope boost clergy ranks?

Philippines badly needs priests. Could a Filipino pope boost clergy ranks?  South China Morning Post

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23 h. ago Popes have been European for hundreds of years. Is it time for one from Africa or Asia?

Catholicism did not begin as a “white” faith. Born on the eastern rim of the Mediterranean, it spread through the trading routes and legions of the Roman Empire into Africa, Asia and, only later, what we now call Europe. Three early bishops of Rome: Victor I (c. 189–199), Miltiades (311–314) and Gelasius I (492–496), were […] The post Popes have been European for hundreds of years. Is it time for one from Africa or Asia? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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24 h. ago Hope rises for Philippines’ Cardinal Tagle as Pope Francis’ successor

Hope rises for Philippines’ Cardinal Tagle as Pope Francis’ successor  Asia News Network

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25 h. ago Meet the OFW who played Asian cardinal in fictional ‘Conclave’

ROME– The conclave has began. But even if he’s not a cardinal, Ariel Lachica has experienced what it feels like to vote in a closed-door “papal election.” The 57-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) played a minor role as an Asian cardinal in the controversial 2024 film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes. The film has experienced a […] The post Meet the OFW who played Asian cardinal in fictional ‘Conclave’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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