‘Special holiday’ declared in Cebu to mark 500th anniversary of first Christian baptism

The April 14 baptism came a week after the arrival of the Spanish expedition led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan

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Catholic congregation launches center to promote ‘humanized healthcare’

Mark Saludes - April 13, 2021

The center offers pastoral training and formation programs for healthcare workers in the Philippines

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The resurrection and life, too deep for words

Father George Plathottam, SDB - April 13, 2021

Every mystery is to be encountered at a profoundly personal level, it has to be experienced at depth, not simply told

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Watch: Catholic Church’s Radio Veritas Asia continues service despite pandemic

LiCAS News - April 13, 2021

Radio Veritas Asia continues its service as a "missionary to Asia and to the world" amid the challenges brought about by the pandemic

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FEATURES

Catholic congregation launches center to promote ‘humanized healthcare’

Mark Saludes - April 13, 2021

The center offers pastoral training and formation programs for healthcare workers in the Philippines

Watch: Catholic Church’s Radio Veritas Asia continues service despite pandemic

LiCAS News - April 13, 2021

Radio Veritas Asia continues its service as a "missionary to Asia and to the world" amid the challenges brought about by the pandemic

Sister Ann: Myanmar’s brave Kachin nun

Father Girish Santiago, SJ - April 11, 2021

Who is this sister who got the attention of the world? How did she create an impact and inspire Pope Francis in Rome?

What’s wrong with ‘Jesus’ and ‘Mary’ on the Philippines’ ‘Mission Cross’

Marielle Lucenio - April 5, 2021

Church leaders said they are aware of criticisms about the use the the ancient script on the “Mission Cross”

Photos: ‘Way of the Cross’ through the years in central Philippine town of Argao

Victor Kintanar, Philippines - April 5, 2021

Spanish era diptychs showing the Way of the Cross are shown side by side photos of activities during the Holy Week in Argao town, Cebu

In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters

Reuters - April 4, 2021

"We must win," "Spring Revolution," and "Get out MAH" were seen on eggs in photographs on social media

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The resurrection and life, too deep for words

Father George Plathottam, SDB -

Every mystery is to be encountered at a profoundly personal level, it has to be experienced at depth, not simply told

Thomas ‘The Twin’

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Divine Mercy is about the God who does not give up on us even when we fall into sin or are defeated by our human weaknesses

Cardinal Bo’s message of peace for Myanmar on Divine Mercy Sunday

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Good deeds are needed today everywhere and the Lord of Divine Mercy reminds us not to have faith that is not matched by deeds

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‘Special holiday’ declared in Cebu to mark 500th anniversary of first Christian baptism

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The April 14 baptism came a week after the arrival of the Spanish expedition led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan

Catholic congregation launches center to promote ‘humanized healthcare’

Mark Saludes -

The center offers pastoral training and formation programs for healthcare workers in the Philippines

Another Filipino bishop gets COVID-19 vaccine

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Bishop Ruperto Santos of Balanga said he wants to make sure that those he would meet and he would serve "are protected and safe with us"

Cardinal Tagle reminds faithful not to reduce Sacrament of Baptism to mere ‘custom’

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Cardinal Tagle, prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, told parents that baptism is the beginning of a journey of faith

Bishop of Ilagan in Isabela province survives car crash

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Bishop David William Antonio of Ilagan did not sustain any injury and was reported to be “well and safe”

Diocese of Calbayog celebrates 111th anniversary

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The Diocese of Calbayog was erected on April 10, 1910, by Pope Pius X and appointed Bishop Pablo Singzon as its first bishop

Jailed Hong Kong media mogul urges journalists to ‘seek justice’

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He also told staff at his pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily to be careful and not to take huge risks

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Spanish era diptychs showing the Way of the Cross are shown side by side photos of activities during the Holy Week in Argao town, Cebu

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