"I have always been attracted to serving the poor and the indigenous people, particularly the Dumagat tribe, who seem to be the most marginalized among the Filipino tribals," says Father Pete Montallana
Pope Francis appeals for the people of Pakistan hit by devastating flooding, and prays for the people of Ukraine and all those who suffer because of war.
With the creation of six new cardinals for Asia on 27 August, the number of cardinals born or carrying out their ministry in Asia rises to 21 among the 132 electors who could be called to take part in a future conclave for the election of a pontiff.
WCC 11th Assembly will take place in Karlsruhe, Germany, from 31 August to 8 September, under the theme "Christ's love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.”
The Synod of the Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church, gathered at Mount St. Thomas, Kerala, having received prior Papal Assent, canonically elected three new bishops.
Ma. Clarissa "Ilsa" B. Reyes was a sought-after speaker and facilitator who preached retreats, recollections, and workshops in various schools, colleges, and parishes around the Philippines.
