24 h. ago Pope Leo XIV urges Filipino bishops to promote peace, uphold human dignity

ANDA, Bohol — Pope Leo XIV urged Filipino bishops to be bold in promoting peace and upholding human dignity, as the country’s episcopal conference gathers for its plenary assembly in Bohol province. In his first message to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) since becoming pope in May, he offered “cordial greetings” to […] The post Pope Leo XIV urges Filipino bishops to promote peace, uphold human dignity appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago CBCP honors Batangas laywoman with highest award for church restoration work

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has honored Mrs. Noemi Saludo with its highest award, the Bishop Jorge Barlin Golden Cross Award, for her decades of service restoring and building churches across the country. The award was presented July 1 after a Mass at Tagbilaran Cathedral, presided over by CBCP President Cardinal Pablo […] The post CBCP honors Batangas laywoman with highest award for church restoration work appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago 75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity

Korean Catholics marked the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War with a novena of prayers and Masses offered for peace and reconciliation on the divided peninsula — where the war never formally ended. More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the […] The post 75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Imus bishop warns against unauthorized celebration of sacraments

A Catholic bishop has warned the faithful against individuals illicitly assuming priestly roles and administering sacraments without valid ordination. In a circular issued June 25, Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of Imus expressed serious concern over what he described as “grave irregularities” within the diocese. According to the circular, some individuals have been performing key Catholic liturgical […] The post Imus bishop warns against unauthorized celebration of sacraments appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago ‘These ruby years’: Camille Prats marks 40th birthday with regal photoshoot

Actress Camille Prats shared stunning photos as she celebrated her milestone birthday on Friday, June 20. “Every wrinkle, every lesson, every victory — all marked by God’s goodness 40 feels like a mix of fierceness and softness, rooted in His love,” she wrote on social media. Embracing what she calls these “ruby years,” Camille quoted Bible […] The post ‘These ruby years’: Camille Prats marks 40th birthday with regal photoshoot appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Caritas Philippines head calls for ethical finance: ‘Church cannot profit from injustice’

A Catholic bishop has urged finance officers to review the Church’s investments, warning that it must not fund or profit from industries that harm people or the planet. “We cannot preach justice on Sunday while profiting from injustice on Monday,” said Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, president of Caritas Philippines. He emphasized that Church investments must […] The post Caritas Philippines head calls for ethical finance: ‘Church cannot profit from injustice’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Jadaone reveals Piolo Pascual refused to accept talent fee in new role

Filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone revealed that veteran actor Piolo Pascual refused talent fees for his role as a pastor in her coming-of-age film “Sunshine.” The director on Monday, June 16 reposted a snippet from the film which showed the character of Piolo, Pastor Jaime. “‘Yung pastor niyong manipulator ang atake. Like Father, like son yarn?” film […] The post Jadaone reveals Piolo Pascual refused to accept talent fee in new role appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Freddy Gonzalez resigns as director of Philippines Football Federation

Freddy Gonzalez resigns as director of Philippines Football Federation  Sportstar

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3 w. ago Pope accepts resignation of Kalibo bishop on his 75th birthday

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc as head of the Diocese of Kalibo, the diocese announced Monday— his 75th birthday. Under canon law, bishops are required to submit their resignation to the pope upon reaching age 75, though it is uncommon for the resignation to be accepted the same […] The post Pope accepts resignation of Kalibo bishop on his 75th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’

The Diocese of Legazpi has condemned what it described as worsening environmental degradation in Albay province, blaming irresponsible quarrying, deforestation and a lack of public consultation on infrastructure projects as evidence of “systemic neglect.” In a pastoral statement issued Sunday, Bishop Joel Baylon and the diocesan clergy urged government officials and the public to take […] The post Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Carlo Acutis to be canonized September 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

The Vatican announced Friday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized together on Sept. 7. The date was set during the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, held June 13 at the Apostolic […] The post Carlo Acutis to be canonized September 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Infanta prelature to welcome new bishop on 75th founding anniversary

The Prelature of Infanta will welcome a new shepherd, Fr. Dave Dean Capucao, as he is ordained and installed as bishop on Sept. 5, 2025— a date that also marks the ecclesiastical jurisdiction’s 75th founding anniversary. The episcopal ordination and canonical installation will take place at 9 a.m. at Saint Mark Cathedral and Infant Jesus […] The post Infanta prelature to welcome new bishop on 75th founding anniversary appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago ‘Apology not accepted’: Dizon rejects bus company’s statement on viral ‘racing’ video

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon did not accept the apology from the bus company whose units were allegedly seen racing each other in Nueva Vizcaya. In a statement released by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Dizon said he is not accepting the apology and explanation of GV Florida Transport, Inc. regarding the viral video showing its units […] The post ‘Apology not accepted’: Dizon rejects bus company’s statement on viral ‘racing’ video appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV: The Church ‘will always defend the sacred right to believe in God’

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV received papal representatives at the Vatican on Tuesday, reminding them that the Church “will always defend the sacrosanct right to believe in God” and that this life “is not at the mercy of the powers of this world.” In the June 10 speech delivered in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican […] The post Pope Leo XIV: The Church ‘will always defend the sacred right to believe in God’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 w. ago Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit ‘teaches us to walk together in unity’

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV on Saturday urged Catholics to embrace the Holy Spirit as a source of freedom and grace, addressing a crowd of tens of thousands during his first Pentecost as pope and calling on the faithful to adopt “the way of the Beatitudes” to spread the Gospel message. The pontiff addressed a massive […] The post Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit ‘teaches us to walk together in unity’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 w. ago Church’s social action arm urges ‘moral courage’ in VP Duterte impeachment case

The social action arm of the Catholic Church has called for “moral courage” in the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, president of Caritas Philippines, urged the Senate to act on the case with urgency while maintaining “utmost integrity” and a strong commitment to the rule of law. “Let this […] The post Church’s social action arm urges ‘moral courage’ in VP Duterte impeachment case appeared first on Interaksyon.

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