Catholics gather to hear Pope Francis give Easter Mass
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Tens of thousands of Catholics will gather Sunday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City to hear Pope Francis give Easter Mass and a traditional blessing.
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Easter: Apex of Christian life
The two most celebrated feasts in the Christian world are Christmas and Easter. In the Catholic world, which used to be the western part of the Roman empire, the most celebrated holiday is Christmas day. Among Orthodox churches, which used to be the eastern part of the Roman empire, Easter is the most important religious festival in their liturgical calendar. Every other religious celebration including Christmas is considered secondary in importance to the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
PH observes Good Friday with crucifixions, whippings
CATHOLIC zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday.
Philippines observes Good Friday with crucifixions and whippings
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga — Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday.
Most Filipinos reject Charter change, lifting foreign ownership restrictions
MANILA, Philippines — An overwhelming majority of Filipinos oppose changing the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a new Pulse Asia Survey, with results showing Filipinos in all regions and all socio-economic classes did not support the lifting of foreign ownership restrictions in key industries.
Press Release - Statement of Senator Risa Hontiveros on China's recent attack vs Philippine resupply ship
I am enraged at how China's water cannons relentlessly attacked our Filipino personnel. Kung may hindi pa magagalit dito, baka hindi na sila Pilipino.
Marcial confident of dooming Thai foe with uppercut
MANILA, Philippines -- Once his left uppercut connected, Eumir Marcial knew that his opponent, Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam, would not be standing anymore.
Press Release - Robin Pushes to Cite Police Major in Contempt Over Beauty Queen's Disappearance
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Tuesday moved to cite in contempt Police Major Allan de Castro, an officer linked to the disappearance of beauty queen Catherine Camilon in Batangas in October 2023.