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6,000 candles lit to honor Child Jesus in central Philippines
Santo Niño de Cebu is a title of the Child Jesus associated with a religious image of the Christ Child widely venerated as miraculous by Filipino Catholics
Parishes closed, priests evicted on ‘fire safety’ grounds in China
One Catholic clergy member reportedly left homeless is Bishop Vincenzo Guo Xijin, the former ordinary bishop of Mindong, Fujian
Photo story: Philippine churches open doors to victims of volcano eruptions
Priests and missionaries say they could be hosting evacuees for two to three months, or maybe up to six months
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.
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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