Pope Francis, 84, was to undergo surgery Sunday in Rome for an inflamed large colon, a Vatican statement said. The pontiff was admitted to the Gemelli University… Read more “Pope Francis To Undergo Colon Operation: Vatican”
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Vatican indicts 10 people, including a cardinal, over an international financial scandal
VATICAN CITY — A prominent Italian cardinal was among 10 people sent to trial in the Vatican on Saturday charged with financial crimes including embezzlement, money laundering,… Read more “Vatican indicts 10 people, including a cardinal, over an international financial scandal”
Pope condoles with Filipinos on PNoy’s death
Pope Francis sent his condolences to Filipinos following the death of former president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. “Saddened to learn of the death of former president Benigno… Read more “Pope condoles with Filipinos on PNoy’s death”
‘Unseaworthy’ Noah’s Ark replica detained at Ipswich Waterfront
A giant replica of Noah’s Ark has been deemed unseaworthy and detained where it is docked. The 70m-long (230ft) ship, which has been transformed into a floating… Read more “‘Unseaworthy’ Noah’s Ark replica detained at Ipswich Waterfront”
German churches bless gay couples in defiance of Vatican
BERLIN, Germany – Catholic churches around Germany were offering blessings for gay couples on Monday in a protest against the Vatican’s refusal to approve same-sex partnerships. More… Read more “German churches bless gay couples in defiance of Vatican”
Pampanga Church scandal: Priest accused of affair with man’s wife
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO — A five-minute video showing a furious man confronting a Catholic priest for coveting his wife began circulating in Pampanga since Monday (May… Read more “Pampanga Church scandal: Priest accused of affair with man’s wife”
What is Ramadan and when is it?
AdChoiceTV News — Millions of Muslims around the world will be celebrating the start of Ramadan on 13 April. The festival involves a month of fasting –… Read more “What is Ramadan and when is it?”
Indonesia cathedral rocked by suspected Palm Sunday suicide bomb
JAKARTA (AdChoiceTV News) — An Indonesian cathedral was rocked by a suspected suicide bombing on Sunday with body parts littering the chaotic scene as Christians inside celebrated… Read more “Indonesia cathedral rocked by suspected Palm Sunday suicide bomb”
Palace: Catholic Church vowed to comply with gov’t ban on religious gatherings
AdChoiceTV News — The Catholic Church has assured the government that it would comply with the ban on mass gatherings and would not hold events during the… Read more “Palace: Catholic Church vowed to comply with gov’t ban on religious gatherings”
Catholic Churches closed for Holy Week
AdChoiceTV News — Catholic churches under the Dioceses of Cubao and Novaliches in Quezon City will be under lockdown beginning today to help the local government contain… Read more “Catholic Churches closed for Holy Week”
Both altar boys at the time, alleged victim says at Vatican trial abuser wanted sex during Mass
A man told a Vatican court on Wednesday how a former papal altar boy sexually abused him over a period of six years while both were teens… Read more “Both altar boys at the time, alleged victim says at Vatican trial abuser wanted sex during Mass”
Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as member of Vatican central bank
AdChoiceTV News— Pope Francis appointed two of his closest allies from the developing world, including evangelizer-in-chief Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines, as members of the… Read more “Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as member of Vatican central bank”
Conservative African cardinal who clashed with Pope leaves post
AdChoiceTV News — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from a top Vatican post of Cardinal Robert Sarah, a hero to many conservatives who often clashed with… Read more “Conservative African cardinal who clashed with Pope leaves post”
Filipinos mark Ash Wednesday with prayers for pandemic to end
AdChoiceTV News — Catholics in the Philippines observed Ash Wednesday in unconventional ways for a second successive year, with devotees meters apart and wearing mandatory masks and… Read more “Filipinos mark Ash Wednesday with prayers for pandemic to end”
Caloocan bans Chinese New Year activities
AdChoiceTV News — Caloocan Mayor Oscar Malapitan has ordered the prohibition of activities to celebrate Chinese New Year on Feb. 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In… Read more “Caloocan bans Chinese New Year activities”
Two Indonesian men publicly caned 80 times each in Aceh for gay sex
The pair winced in pain and pleaded for the whipping to stop, as a sharia officer beat their backs with a rattan stick The mother of one… Read more “Two Indonesian men publicly caned 80 times each in Aceh for gay sex”
Priest shot dead near monastery in Bukidnon
Father Rene Regalado is shot multiple times in the head ‘meters away’ from a Carmelite monastery A priest was shot dead “meters away” from a monastery in… Read more “Priest shot dead near monastery in Bukidnon”
Pope appeals for Rome homeless as number of dead from cold rises
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday urged Romans to help the homeless in the Italian capital, after a spike in the number dying from the cold.… Read more “Pope appeals for Rome homeless as number of dead from cold rises”
Isko bans street parties during Sto. Niño feast
AdChoiceTV News — Manila Mayor Isko Moreno has ordered a ban on street parties and other outdoor activities during the feast of Sto. Niño in Tondo and… Read more “Isko bans street parties during Sto. Niño feast”
Quiapo vicar urges devotees: Self-quarantine
AdChoiceTV News — An official of the Quiapo Church yesterday encouraged the estimated thousands who joined the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene to observe… Read more “Quiapo vicar urges devotees: Self-quarantine”
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