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!” —…
Vatican City — Black smoke billowed once again from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the cardinals have not yet reached a decision in the ongoing papal conclave. As thousands of faithful and curious onlookers watched from St. Peter’s Square, the dark plume confirmed that no candidate received the required two-thirds majority vote…
Vatican City, May 8, 2025 — The papal election process took another step today as black smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that no new Pope has been elected during today’s voting. The smoke, which rose against the backdrop of a crisp Vatican sky, is the traditional signal that the Cardinals…
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…
Santiago City, Isabela — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has summoned Santiago City Mayor Alyssa Sheena P. Tan and her uncle, Congressman Joseph S. Tan, over separate allegations of vote-buying in connection with their respective 2025 election campaigns. According to a list released by COMELEC, Mayor Tan was cited for the alleged distribution of money…
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…
MANILA, Philippines — The nation grieves the loss of a true legend. Nora Aunor, the beloved Superstar of Philippine cinema and a National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71. Her son, actor Ian de Leon, confirmed her passing through an emotional Facebook post. “She was the…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — With heavy hearts, the nation bids farewell to a true legend. Pilita Corrales, lovingly known as Asia’s Queen of Songs, has passed away. She was 85. The news was shared by her granddaughter, actress Janine Gutierrez, through a heartfelt Facebook post on Saturday. “Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with…