11 h. 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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36 h. 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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6 d. 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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8 d. 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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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Pope Leo XIV spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call Wednesday afternoon. “The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue to create positive contacts between the parties and seek solutions to the conflict,” Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni […] The post Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV says marriage is ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV declared marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman” and families are “the cradle of the future of humanity” as he celebrated Mass for thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly […] The post Pope Leo XIV says marriage is ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV to meet priests of Rome on June 12, including Filipinos

Pope Leo XIV will hold his first meeting with all priests assigned in Rome on June 12, including several Filipino clergy. The Diocese of Rome said the private audience will take place at 10 a.m. in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, which seats up to 6,300 people. The gathering will be the pope’s first official […] The post Pope Leo XIV to meet priests of Rome on June 12, including Filipinos appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV at the Regina Caeli: ‘I ask you to sustain me with your prayer and closeness’

VATICAN— In his first Regina Caeli from the window of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV thanked the faithful for the affection they have shown him while also asking them — as his predecessor Francis often did — to pray for him. “Just a few days ago, I began my ministry among you, and above […] The post Pope Leo XIV at the Regina Caeli: ‘I ask you to sustain me with your prayer and closeness’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV assigns Cardinal Tagle to titular a church the pontiff once held

Pope Leo XIV on Saturday appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new titular of Albano, a suburbicarian diocese the pontiff himself once held before his election. Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, succeeds Pope Leo — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — who had held the title of cardinal bishop of Albano since February […] The post Pope Leo XIV assigns Cardinal Tagle to titular a church the pontiff once held appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes

The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of his ministry in Peru, before being elevated to Vatican roles by Pope Francis. As commentators and the media try to piece together backgrounders on […] The post Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why these labels don’t work for popes appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Pope Leo XIV’s global, missionary roots will benefit Church, Cardinal Tagle says

Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and missionary background will enrich his papacy and bring a unique perspective to his role as leader of the Catholic Church, a Filipino cardinal said. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle stressed that while the papal ministry is primarily a work of divine grace, the human dimension of the pontiff’s experience helps him […] The post Pope Leo XIV’s global, missionary roots will benefit Church, Cardinal Tagle says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium

The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14 to honor Pope Leo XIV, according to a statement released by the archdiocese. The public is invited to attend the upcoming “once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born and raised […] The post Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 w. ago Marikina shrine is nation’s first minor basilica under Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican has approved the elevation of a diocesan shrine in Marikina City to the status of a minor basilica—the first in the Philippines to receive the honor under the papacy of Pope Leo XIV. The elevation, granted at the request of Bishop Ruperto Cruz Santos of Antipolo, recognizes the spiritual significance and active faith […] The post Marikina shrine is nation’s first minor basilica under Pope Leo XIV appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 w. ago Pope Leo XIV names new Infanta prelate in first Filipino appointment

VATICAN—Pope Leo XIV on Friday made his first appointment of a Filipino bishop, naming Fr. Dave Dean Capucao as the new shepherd of the Prelature of Infanta. Capucao, 59, will be the fourth prelate of Infanta, succeeding retired Bishop Bernardino Cortez, who had led the prelature since January 2015. The pope accepted Cortez’s resignation, which […] The post Pope Leo XIV names new Infanta prelate in first Filipino appointment appeared first on Interaksyon.

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last month Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be ‘autocrat’

Pope Leo XIV installed as new Catholic leader Leo, former Cardinal Robert Prevost, is first US pope Many world leaders present, including US Vice President Vance Leo takes first ride in popemobile around St. Peter’s Square VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV formally began his reign on Sunday by reaching out to conservatives who felt orphaned under his predecessor, calling for unity, vowing to preserve […] The post Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be ‘autocrat’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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last month Pope Leo vows to protect Church doctrine, face modernity in inaugural Mass

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, celebrating his inaugural Mass on Sunday, pledged to safeguard the Catholic Church’s teachings while urging it to face modern challenges head-on. Speaking to thousands in St. Peter’s Square, Leo emphasized the need for the 1.4-billion-member Church to remain rooted in its tradition without becoming insular, saying there was no room for […] The post Pope Leo vows to protect Church doctrine, face modernity in inaugural Mass appeared first on Interaksyon.

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last month Pope Leo XIV leads inaugural mass in front of the Vatican's St. Peter’s Basilica, as he officially begins his pontificate on Sunday. (Wire photos/AFP)

Pope Leo XIV leads inaugural mass in front of the Vatican's St. Peter’s Basilica, as he officially begins his pontificate on Sunday. (Wire photos/AFP)  Facebook

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last month Pope Leo XIV, a simple missionary, visited Philippines at least 9 times

ROME— Before ascending to the papacy, Pope Leo XVI forged a deep connection with the Philippines through a series of pastoral visits, deepening bonds with Filipino Augustinians and strengthening the order’s mission in Asia. Fr. Robert Prevost, an American-born priest who led the Order of Saint Augustine worldwide for more than a decade, visited the […] The post Pope Leo XIV, a simple missionary, visited Philippines at least 9 times appeared first on Interaksyon.

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last month With first ride in a popemobile, Leo starts big inaugural ceremony before tens of thousands

Pope Leo XIV to be installed as new Catholic leader Leo, former Cardinal Robert Prevost, is first US pope US Vice President Vance, Australian and Canadian PMs to attend Leo stressed Church’s peacemaking efforts in first sermons VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV rode into St. Peter’s Square on a popemobile for the first time on Sunday as tens of thousands of people, including dozens of […] The post With first ride in a popemobile, Leo starts big inaugural ceremony before tens of thousands appeared first on Interaksyon.

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last month Factbox: World leaders set to attend Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass

VATICAN CITY — Following is a list of the main world leaders who are expected to attend Pope Leo‘s inaugural Mass on Sunday, according to a Vatican statement. ALBANIA – President Bajram Bega ARMENIA – President Vahagn Khachaturyan AUSTRALIA – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese AUSTRIA – Chancellor Christian Stocker BELGIUM – King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, Prime Minister Bart […] The post Factbox: World leaders set to attend Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass appeared first on Interaksyon.

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