Philippines

“I am feeling a level of happiness that I have never felt before,” said sister Mary Johanna.

"Let's pray; let's work together; let's spread ACN to our brothers and sisters. Villegas said.

A religious group in the Philippines has dedicated themselves to this unique advocacy: taking care of psychiatric abandoned people, and giving them a home where they are considered family.

Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known as Pura Luka Vega, was detained in Manila on October 4, for his drag performance 'Ama Namin' (Our Father).

“When your eyes are focused on your heavenly reward, you will turn any hint of grumbling to gratitude,” said Bishop Santos.

Bishop Erardo Alminaza of San Carlos Diocese asked Filipinos to support two environmental activists who oppose reclamation projects in Manila Bay and other regions.

The book "William Finnemann: An SVD Filipino Martyr” (for Inspirational Category) was among those awarded at the 17th Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards Ceremony on September 15 at the 44th Manila International Book Fair at SMX Convention Center Mall of Asia Pasay City.

No less than 950,000 Marian devotees joined the Traslacion in Naga, a city in the province of Camarines Sur about 400 kilometers south of Manila, the Philippines' capital.

”The canonical possession is required by the Canon Law for the consecrated bishop to be able to govern the diocese entrusted to his pastoral care,” said Father Uy.

Speaking to RVA News from Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, Father Sales, a member of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM), said that it was a very happy experience for him and all Mongolian Catholics with Pope Francis’ apostolic visit.

The archdiocese of Lipa City hosted the 14th Southern Luzon Tagalog Regional Cup (SOLTARE) titled "Pinagtipon-tipong Pagpapala, Pagkabukas-palad at Pasasalamat" from August 22-25.

The Philippines' Diocese of Cubao commemorated its 20th canonical jubilee by inviting the faithful to "walk and work together" to do and be more.

To mark this year’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the opening of the Season of Creation 2023, an ecumenical walk for creation will be organized on September 1 in Quezon City, northeast of Manila, in the Philippines.

"An experience that I will forever treasure with joy and gratitude," said Elizabeth Carranza.

'Having lunch with the Pope came as quite a surprised, said Audrey Criscille Abatol.

"The Lord's Prayer as a testament to God's love for His people and the need to address ingratitude, irreverence, sacrilege, coldness, and contempt shown toward the Lord," Bishop Ongtioco said.

"If the one influencing you is Jesus and the Gospel, go right ahead and influence other people through this social media," Cardinal Tagle.

"Homelands," tells Indigenous stories about the relationship between people and place, and why this is significant.

"Hope the bishop's leadership would respond to the sign of the times—reaching out to the peripheries and church of the poor," Father Edwin Gariguez.

The Stella Maris Seafarers' Center in Manila assists seafarers, fishermen, and their families through pastoral guidance and prayers.