By Kendrick Ivan B. Panganiban Hermosa, Bataan March 10, 2021 A northern Philippine parish on Monday was granted the status as the country’s first diocesan shrine dedicated to Saint John Pau... Read more
By Catholic News Agency March 9, 2021 Please read below for CNA’s full transcript of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Baghdad, Iraq, to Rome, Italy on March 8, 2021: Pope Franci... Read more
Here’s the complete list of “Jubilee Churches” for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines: Diocese of Alaminos 1. St. James the Great Parish (Bolinao, Pangasinan)2. St. Joseph, the... Read more
By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency February 2, 2021 VATICAN— Pope Francis on Tuesday added the memorial of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the sibl... Read more
By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency January 13, 2021 VATICAN— The Vatican gave guidance Tuesday about how priests can distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Th... Read more
By Kendrick Ivan B. Panganiban January 6, 2021 Malolos, Bulacan The Diocese of Malolos, comprised of the Bulacan province and the city of Valenzuela, announced the elevation of its two paris... Read more
By Kendrick Ivan B. Panganiban December 3, 2020 Malolos, Bulacan A parish church known for the festival of “kneeling carabao” in Bulacan province has been designated a diocesan shrine. The M... Read more
By Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency November 29, 2020 VATICAN— On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during this... Read more
By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency October 24, 2020 VATICAN— The Vatican has extended the availability of certain plenary indulgences for the souls in Purgatory, amid concerns about av... Read more
By Catholic News Agency October 17, 2020 The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted by the Vatican ahead... Read more