Hidilyn Diaz reveals story behind miraculous medal

‘Thank you for praying:’ Hidilyn Diaz reveals story behind ‘miraculous medal’

SOURCE: By CBCP News, July 27, 2021   Hidilyn Diaz made history on Monday after becoming the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medalist, breaking the country’s 97-year drought. Diaz credited her historic win in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to God and to the intercession of the Blessed Mother. The 30-year-old topped the women’s 55-kilogram weightlifting competition…

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Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Swimsuit Competition

Miss Grand International: Samantha Bernardo is a stunner in swimsuit competition

Samantha Bernardo, the Philippines’ representative in the ongoing Miss Grand International pageant, was a stunner as she took the stage on Saturday during the  swimsuit competition. Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss Grand International Philippines 2020 Samantha Bernardo Miss…

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Pope Francis at Mass with the Philippine community on Sunday

Full text: Pope Francis’ homily during Mass for the 500th anniversary of the Evangelization of the Philippines

VATICAN— Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines on March 14, 2021: “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son” (Jn 3:16). This is the heart of the Gospel; this is the…

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Full text: Cardinal Tagle’s message to Pope Francis after Mass for PH 500 Years of Christianity

  VATICAN— Here is the full text of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s message to Pope Francis at the end of Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines: Holy Father, The Filipino migrants in Rome want to express our gratitude to you for leading us in this Eucharistic celebration…

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