Tag: Catholics

"Some Bible scholars say Lent was never observed by Christ or His apostles" In predominantly Christian Philippines (population 114 million) ...

"Never be like the hypocrites. For God always sees through the innermost recesses of our hearts" In the gospel reading ...

Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful walked through the streets of Manila early Sunday in reverence of a historic statue ...

Catholics in the Philippines celebrate every December 8 the feast of the Immaculate Conception. The day is extra special among ...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. encouraged Filipino Catholics to put their faith in God and in each other as the country ...

Whatever one’s religious orientation, Holy Week in the Philippines is typically a time to pause – for many different reasons. ...

Majority of Filipinos—regardless of religious affiliation—prayed at least once a day during the pandemic, a survey conducted by pollster Social ...

Pope Francis urged Catholics to focus on the cross during Holy Week as he celebrated Mass on Palm Sunday. Offering ...

"Thankfully, the Philippine bishops have been more practical than their American counterparts in their outlook."   Even in the best ...

"Try to be in church for the ashes."     Right on cue, the anti-COVID task force yesterday handed over ...