2 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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7 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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17 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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18 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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19 h. ago Marcos: Philippines mourns with Catholic community over Pope Francis’ death

Marcos: Philippines mourns with Catholic community over Pope Francis’ death  Philstar.com

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19 h. ago ‘One of the best popes’: Filipinos mourn, pay tribute to Pope Francis

“One of the best popes we’ve ever had.” Filipinos paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his passing on Easter Monday, mourning the loss of the beloved head of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican said that the supreme pontiff died in his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta on the morning […] The post ‘One of the best popes’: Filipinos mourn, pay tribute to Pope Francis appeared first on Interaksyon.

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19 h. 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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21 h. 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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21 h. 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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44 h. ago Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history

VATICAN— Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday where Pope Francis’ homily, read on his behalf, proclaimed the resurrection of Christ as “the definitive turning point in human history.” “It falls to us to proclaim this Easter hope, this ‘turning point’ where darkness becomes light,” the pope wrote in […] The post Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago New decree clarifies discipline on Mass intentions, collective offerings

VATICAN— In a decree approved by Pope Francis on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Dicastery for the Clergy has promulgated revised norms governing the discipline of Mass intentions. The updated legislation, which enters into effect on Easter Sunday, April 20, seeks to safeguard both the spiritual integrity of the Eucharistic sacrifice and the faithful’s trust in […] The post New decree clarifies discipline on Mass intentions, collective offerings appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick

Still recovering from bilateral pneumonia that hospitalized him for nearly 40 days, Pope Francis made a surprise appearance in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday for the Jubilee of the Sick, sharing profound reflections on suffering, care, and the transformative power of illness. Wearing nasal cannulas that provide supplemental oxygen, Pope Francis arrived in a wheelchair […] The post The sickbed as a holy place: Pope Francis reflects on his own illness at Jubilee of Sick appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Nat’l Shrine of Mary Help of Christians gets minor basilica status, first in Parañaque diocese

Pope Francis has elevated the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque City to the rank of minor basilica. The parish announced its new designation Thursday, March 27. “Receiving this honor is truly a grace from God and a profound blessing for our national shrine and parish,” it said. According to Vatican News, […] The post Nat’l Shrine of Mary Help of Christians gets minor basilica status, first in Parañaque diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

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