Pope Francis on Monday bestowed the “pallium,” a white woolen vestment symbolizing a metropolitan archbishop’s pastoral authority and communion with the pope, on 35 new archbishops from around the world, including three from the Philippines. The pontiff conferred the pallia during a Mass for the Solemnity...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="52593,52594,52595,52596"] The Archbishop Muloy's Cup: National Clergy Basketball League officially opened on June 29, 2026, marking the beginning of a four-day celebration of faith, fraternity, and sportsmanship among the Catholic clergy from across the Philippines. More than a national basketball tournament, the event...
The Philippines continues to face significant economic challenges that affect millions of families across the country. Rising prices of basic commodities, transportation costs, electricity rates and other daily necessities have placed considerable pressure on household budgets. While economic indicators may show some gradual growth in...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="52565,52566,52567,52569,52570,52571"] Like a fleet of boats sailing together across open waters, over a thousand Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Davao gathered not simply for a procession, but for a shared pilgrimage of faith. Aptly called La Flotilla de San Pedro, the Archdiocesan...
CHRIST tells us why. “I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth,” he said, “because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to the little ones.” (Mt 11,25) In short, God’s wisdom can only be shared...
THE story of the doubting Thomas brings to light the phenomenon about doubts in our Christian faith. We should not be surprised by it. We know that doubts about our faith can easily rise in our mind for a number of reasons. Why do we doubt...
THAT’S what we can learn from that gospel episode about some people presenting a paralytic to Christ, asking for healing. (cfr. Mt 9,1-8) Taking note of their faith in him, Christ did not delay in responding to their plea. But instead of curing the body...
WE somehow can get that idea of how we can shift from simply knowing to what is more important, which is to believe, after considering that gospel episode about Christ meeting two men possessed by devils. (cfr. Mt 8,28-34) The devils, upon meeting Christ, said: “What...