59 m. 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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66 m. 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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69 m. 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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4 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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6 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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6 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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8 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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11 h. ago Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa: Here's What You Need to Know

Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa: Here's What You Need to Know  Travel and Leisure Asia

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12 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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13 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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16 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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16 h. ago Philippine Q1 GDP grows 5.4%; Trump tariffs likely to bite soon

Philippine Q1 GDP grows 5.4%; Trump tariffs likely to bite soon  Nikkei Asia

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17 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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19 h. ago Philippines: Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave

Philippines: Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave  BBC

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19 h. ago Cardinal David: Pope Francis backed him when he took on a Philippines president. Now he's voting in the conclave

Cardinal David: Pope Francis backed him when he took on a Philippines president. Now he's voting in the conclave  BBC

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28 h. ago The Philippines Is Finally Launching A Digital Nomad Visa – Here’s How to Get One

The Philippines Is Finally Launching A Digital Nomad Visa – Here’s How to Get One  Time Out

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33 h. ago From voting sessions to pope announcement: Where Pinoys can stream conclave coverage

Filipino Catholics who want to stay in the loop for the latest happenings of the much-awaited papal conclave can tune in to a streaming platform. Disney+ will live stream ABC News‘ special comprehensive coverage of the historical event in which cardinals will vote for Pope Francis‘ successor. The coverage, which includes the installation of the […] The post From voting sessions to pope announcement: Where Pinoys can stream conclave coverage appeared first on Interaksyon.

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36 h. ago Conclave pecking order: How 3 Filipino cardinal electors will vote

VATICAN— The conclave that will elect the next pope is steeped in rules developed over the course of centuries. Given the biggest number of cardinal-electors in history, 133, who gets to cast the first ballot? The answer: “By order of precedence,” as mandated by “Universi Dominici gregis,” the apostolic constitution that governs church affairs during […] The post Conclave pecking order: How 3 Filipino cardinal electors will vote appeared first on Interaksyon.

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42 h. ago Filipino clergy in Rome send off 3 Pinoy cardinal electors on eve of conclave

ROME — Filipino clergy based here sent off on Tuesday, May 6, the three Filipino cardinals eligible to enter the Vatican conclave that will elect the next pope. Cardinals Luis Antonio Tagle, Jose Advincula and Pablo Virgilio David concelebrated Mass at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino with Bishop Ruperto Santos, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on […] The post Filipino clergy in Rome send off 3 Pinoy cardinal electors on eve of conclave appeared first on Interaksyon.

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42 h. ago The Philippines: Empowering Local Leaders to Ensure Information Integrity

The Philippines: Empowering Local Leaders to Ensure Information Integrity  OpenGov Asia

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