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Philippine religious groups press for peace talks
Philippine church and
peace groups are not giving up on the task of pressing the government and
Asia’s longest-running communist insurgency to resume stalled negotiations.
More than...
VIDEO: Filipino Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Santo Nino
Filipino Catholics celebrate Jan. 19, the Feast of the Santo Nino (Child Jesus) with festive and elaborate rites that attract both local and foreign tourists.
Amid Pope Benedict book controversy, Vatican officials see need for rules...
Days before Pope Benedict abdicated, he scripted his own rules, investing himself with the title pope emeritus, deciding to continue to wear white and to live in the Vatican
Help for victims of Philippine volcano eruption pours in
At least 566 volcanic earthquakes have been felt since Jan. 12 when Taal Volcano first erupted
Filipinos hold several festivals to honor Child Jesus
Through the festivities, people are reminded to always be like a child and remain humble
Vatican, Mongolia reach historical cooperation deal
Agreement aims to help Mongolians deepen understanding of their own history
‘God’s word cannot be enchained,’ pope says
Pope Francis said that even when St. Paul traveled to the heart of the Roman empire, he did not dilute his message
Pope names first woman to senior Vatican diplomatic post
Last year, Pope Francis also appointed four women as first female councilors for the Synod of Bishops
Pope St John Paul II still inspires, provokes 25 years after...
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s 1995 visit to the Philippines that gave him the record of celebrating...
Retired Pope Benedict wants name removed from new book
Controversy over book on priestly celibacy has underscored the polarization between conservatives and progressives in the 1.3 billion-member Church