Catholic

Filipino pope could revive priestly vocations in Catholic bastion

As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope -- with a Filipino among the favourites -- the…

5 days ago

Explainer: How the choosing of the next pope is conducted

FOLLOWING the death of our beloved Pope Francis last Monday, the Roman Catholic church is set to begin its elaborate…

3 weeks ago

A Special Lookback: Pope Francis in the Philippines

A DECADE has passed since Pope Francis' first pastoral and state visit to the Philippines on January 15-19, 2015, marking…

3 weeks ago

“Ber months”: Why the Philippines has the world’s longest Christmas

FOR many countries, the best month of the year is December. Why? Because traditionally, that’s when you start to celebrate…

8 months ago

VDay vs Ash Wednesday: Indulge or sacrifice?

THIS 2024, Ash Wednesday coincided with Valentine's Day. With two seemingly opposing special days falling on the same date, this…

1 year ago

Important dates to remember for Lent 2024

STARTING February 14, the Catholics will start observing Ash Wednesday—marking the start of the Lent season. The Lent season is…

1 year ago

Celebrity devotees of the Black Nazarene

MILLIONS of Filipinos are devotees of the Black Nazarene who make sure not to miss the annual traditional traslacion or…

2 years ago