CBCP exec to send Pope a letter appealing to address climate change
January 15, 2015 by · Comments Off on CBCP exec to send Pope a letter appealing to address climate change
MANILA, Jan. 14 — An official from the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will be asking Pope Francis to address the alarming issue of climate change which he said urgently needs the Church’s moral intervention.
Catholic priest asks the faithful in Leyte to bring banners with faces of Jesus and Blessed Virgin
January 13, 2015 by · Comments Off on Catholic priest asks the faithful in Leyte to bring banners with faces of Jesus and Blessed Virgin
MANILA, Jan. 13 — A Catholic priest urged the faithful to bring banners with the faces of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin and the saints to welcome Pope Francis when he visits Leyte, on Friday, Jan. 17.
Pope Francis to use enclosed vehicle, not popemobile, in going to Manila Cathedral from Malacanang on Jan. 16
January 13, 2015 by · Comments Off on Pope Francis to use enclosed vehicle, not popemobile, in going to Manila Cathedral from Malacanang on Jan. 16
By Ferdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, Jan 13 (PNA) — Pope Francis will be using an enclosed vehicle and not the popemobile going to the Manila Cathedral from Malacanang on Jan. 16, the pontiff’s second official activity for the said day.
Coloma assures that preparations and security are in place for the Papal visit
January 13, 2015 by · Comments Off on Coloma assures that preparations and security are in place for the Papal visit
By Ferdinand G. Patino
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — Four days before the historic event unfolds, the government assured that preparations as well as security during the four-day Apostolic and State Visit of Pope Francis in the country are in place.
The popemobile used by Pope Francis in Korea last year will be utilized in his Tacloban visit on Jan. 17
January 13, 2015 by · Comments Off on The popemobile used by Pope Francis in Korea last year will be utilized in his Tacloban visit on Jan. 17
By Ferdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) — A Catholic prelate said on Monday the popemobile used by Pope Francis in South Korea in August 2014 will be utilized during the Holy Father's visit to Leyte province on Saturday.
Smokers urged not to light up during papal visit
January 12, 2015 by · Comments Off on Smokers urged not to light up during papal visit
MANILA, Jan. 11 — Health advocates are appealing to smokers not to light up during public events that will be attended by Pope Francis during his visit to the Philippines.
Pope Francis' vestments for Leyte, Manila masses are PHL-made
January 6, 2015 by · Comments Off on Pope Francis' vestments for Leyte, Manila masses are PHL-made
By Ferdinand G. Patinio
MANILA, Jan. 6 (PNA) — A Catholic priest said that the vestments to be worn by Pope Francis in the three Masses he will be officiating in Leyte and Manila are made in the Philippines.
Pope Francis is expected to give his message to Filipinos during the Quirino Grandstand Mass
January 6, 2015 by · Comments Off on Pope Francis is expected to give his message to Filipinos during the Quirino Grandstand Mass
MANILA, Jan. 5 — Pope Francis is expected to deliver his message to the Filipino people during the Eucharistic Celebration at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park on Jan. 18, Rev. Fr. Rufino Sescon Jr., Executive Secretary of the Steering Committee for the Papal Visit 2015, said on Monday.
Pabillo says Pope Francis' visit this month will have a positive effect on Filipinos
January 2, 2015 by · Comments Off on Pabillo says Pope Francis' visit this month will have a positive effect on Filipinos
MANILA, Jan. 1 — An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has said that the four-day Apostolic and State Visit of Pope Francis in the country this month will foster hope and unity among Filipinos.
