VATICAN CITY — White smoke has risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected the 267th pope in history and will take the name Pope Leo XIV, succeeding the late Pope Francis, who passed away on…
Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square – Cheers erupted from the thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square as white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the College of Cardinals has elected a new pope. After days of prayer, deliberation, and secret ballots, the world now awaits the traditional announcement:“Habemus Papam!” —…
Pope Francis’ casket was sealed on Friday, April 25, during a private ritual held inside St. Peter’s Basilica, marking a significant moment ahead of his funeral scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The ceremony followed three days of public visitation, during which approximately 250,000 mourners paid their final respects to the beloved pontiff. The traditional rites…
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Mauro Bergoglio, the nephew of the late Pope Francis, has confirmed that he was able to travel to Rome for his uncle’s funeral thanks to a private donor—after receiving no assistance or invitation from the Argentine government. In an interview from Rome with Radio Mitre, Mauro, a nurse by profession and…
VATICAN CITY — A heartbreaking moment for the world: Pope Francis, the gentle and courageous shepherd of the Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that the Holy Father died peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. The first pope from Latin America,…
On Easter Sunday 2025, Pope Francis did not deliver his speech in person, though he briefly greeted the faithful with a brief “Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter”. The pope’s traditio, “urbi et orbi,” was read by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations, as the 88-year-old pontiff, still convalescing, was present but physically…
As the Lenten season draws to a close, Catholics around the world enter the most sacred period of the liturgical calendar — the Paschal Triduum. This three-day observance commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, forming the spiritual climax of Holy Week. Far more than a ritual observance, the Triduum invites the faithful…
MANILA, Philippines — It has been 30 years since Saint John Paul II presided over the largest World Youth Day (WYD) in history, held in Manila on January 10, 1995. This monumental event at Quirino Grandstand drew millions of young Catholics from around the globe, setting a new standard for faith-based gatherings and becoming the…
Mahigit sa 8 milyong deboto ng Poong Hesus Nazareno ang nakibahagi sa isa sa pinakamahabang prusisyon sa mga nakaraang taon, ayon sa ulat ng National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Noong 1:29 a.m. ng Biyernes, tinatayang umabot sa 8,093,850 katao ang dumalo sa kaganapang nagdala ng imahen ng Poong Hesus Nazareno mula sa…
Vatican City, January 1, 2025 – Pope Francis ushered in the new year with a powerful homily during the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated at St. Peter’s Basilica. The Holy Father reflected on the role of Mary in guiding the faithful to Jesus Christ and highlighted the profound mystery of the Incarnation, where…