His Holiness, Pope Francis, PP. 00120 Via del Pellegrino Citta del Vaticano Your Holiness, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” (Lk 6:20) We share in the joy of our nation, our people and the ecumenical movement in the Philippines in welcoming Your Holiness to the Philippines. The National…
Day: January 18, 2015
‘Step up climate crusade, urge Vatican to divest from fossil fuel’ — disaster survivors ask pope
MANILA — Pope Francis had prepared but failed to deliver a speech during his Tacloban visit to storm survivors on Jan 17. Part of his speech goes like this: “Today, from this place which has known such profound suffering and human need, I ask that even more be done for the poor. Above all, I…
Pope calls on Filipinos to build a better world for children
“The Sto. Niño continues to proclaim to us that the light of God’s grace has shone upon a world dwelling in darkness, bringing the Good News of our freedom from slavery, and guiding us in the paths of peace, right and justice.”
The Pope’s visit is a security nightmare
By DEE AYROSO
‘Illegally arrested’ NDFP peace consultant in jail at Cadiz City
Luis Jalandoni asks the Aquino government to respect and comply with its obligations arising from the JASIG, the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL), and other binding bilateral peace agreements.
Pope Francis urges youth to love, weep, and act for others
“Do you ask the poor to give you the wisdom that they have?” – Pope Francis
Militarization, harassment of nuns mar Pope’s visit to Leyte
“Why are the Aquino government’s police brutes so intent on preventing us from putting to practice what the Pope himself has preached?” – Sr. Noemi Dagala