By Joann Santiago MANILA, Jan 19 (PNA) — The government is very thankful to the public and the security personnel in helping make Pope Francis’ State and Pastoral visit to the country…
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Pope leaves challenge for leaders’ uprightness
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, Jan. 19 (PNA) — Pope Francis concluded Monday (Jan. 19) his five-day visit to the Philippines, leaving behind the challenge for uprightness among leaders nationwide. “As many…
The 5-day visit to PHL by Pope Francis will never be forgotten by the Filipino people –CBCP
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Jan. 19 (PNA) — Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Archbishop Socrates Villegas told Pope Francis that his five-day Apostolic and State Visit to the…
UPDATE: Pope Francis back at Apostolic Nunciature after Quirino Grandstand mass; crowds now at 6 million
By Priam F. Nepomuceno & Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — Pope Francis is now safely inside the Apostolic Nunciature, Taft Avenue after conducting mass at the Quirino Grandstand,…
Crowds at Quirino Grandstand ballooned to 4 million
By Priam F. Nepomuceno & Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — Despite the rains Sunday, the number of Filipino faithfuls and those eager to see Pope Francis in person…
Catholic church officials express gratitude to Pope Francis for visiting PHL
By Ferdinand G. Patino MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — Top Catholic Church officials expressed gratitude to Pope Francis on Sunday afternoon during the concluding Eucharistic celebration at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila….
Pope’s homily: Holy Father reminds faithful to value their families, the nation and take care of their children
By Ferdinand G. Patinio MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — Some 6 million Filipinos braved the downpour during the Eucharistic celebration of Pope Francis at the Quirino Grandstand Sunday afternoon. The Mass was…
Petilla’s final request: require ILP’s to run on yellow alert
By Juzel L. Danganan MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla has given his final request for the implementation of emergency powers, to require Interruptible Load Program (ILP) participants…
Crowds at Quirino Granstand, side streets now at 2.5 million
By Priam F. Nepomuceno & Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA) — People who have flocked to see and hear Pope Francis say mass at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park…
(Feature) Street children share joys and wishes as they send-off Pope Francis Monday
By Leilani S. Junio MANILA, Jan. 18 (PNA)– Mark John Samson, 11, and a third grader at the Maceda Elementary School in Sta. Mesa, Manila felt blessed when he learned that he…
Pope Francis urges world to ‘Learn How to Cry’ for suffering children
MOSCOW, Jan. 18 (PNA/Sputnik) — On the last day of his Asian tour, Pope Francis asked those present at a youth rally at a Church-run university in the Philippines to “learn how…
Pontiff cut short Leyte visit due to ‘Amang’
By Sarwell Q. Meniano PALO, Leyte, Jan. 17 (PNA) — Stormy weather cuts Pope Francis visit in Leyte, skipping lunch with disaster survivors. The pontiff arrived at the Archbishop Residence around 11:40…
AFP lauds public for ensuring incident free arrival of Pope Francis
MANILA, Jan. 16 (PNA) — With no untoward incidents marring the arrival of Pope Francis Thursday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has expressed its appreciation to the public who patiently…
Filipinos express love, devotion to Pope Francis
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, Jan. 16 (PNA) — Filipinos from all walks of life on Friday expressed their love and devotion to Pope Francis as his simple Volkswagen (people’s car in…
Crowds now flocking for Pope Francis activity at SM MOA
MANILA, Jan. 16 (PNA) — Crowds, mostly with Roman Catholic backgrounds, have started trooping to the SM Mall Of Asia (MOA) in Pasay very early in the morning in a bid to…