South Korea’s patron saint who lived, has shrine in Philippines given Vatican statue
VATICAN — Saint Andrew Kim Tae-gon, South Korea’s patron saint and first priest, was recently honored with a towering statue in the Vatican.
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Pope deplores 'desperate humanitarian situation' in Gaza
VATICAN, Holy See — Pope Francis on Monday deplored the desperate humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and the freeing of hostages in his Christmas message.
CBCP head: Vatican document on same-sex couple blessing doesn't need further explanation
MANILA, Philippines — Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president and Archdiocese of Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said that the Vatican document which allows the blessing of same-sex couples “speaks for itself.”
We are blessing same-sex couples, not their union - Filipino priest
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 20) — After the Vatican gave the nod for Roman Catholic priests to administer blessings to same-sex couples, a parish priest clarified that they are blessing the individuals, not the union.
Vatican authorizes blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — The Vatican on Monday approved blessings for same-sex couples, a hugely contested issue in the Catholic Church, as long as they are not in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.
Pope sets prayers for blast victims
MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis expressed his intention to pray for the victims of Sunday’s bombing attack that occurred during a mass inside a university campus in Marawi City.
Pope Francis prays for victims, bereaved families after Marawi bombing
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 4) – Pope Francis has offered prayers for all to have strength «to overcome every evil with good,» after the deadly bombing in Marawi City during a Catholic service on Sunday morning.