ROME — Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a private and “very productive” meeting on Saturday in Rome, according to a statement from the White House. The two leaders, who were both in Italy to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, met on the sidelines for their first face-to-face discussion … Read more
The final moments of Pope Francis have left the world in awe and silence, as the video of his last public appearance during the Easter “Urbi et Orbi” blessing continues to circulate. The image of the frail Pontiff standing on the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica on Easter Sunday (April 20), delivering the traditional blessing … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to dismiss Principal Venus Divinia Nietes from her position at Colonel Ruperto Abellon National High School (CRANS) in Laua-an, Antique. The move follows a controversial incident on April 15 during the school’s year-end ceremony. The issue erupted after a video of the … Read more
A top official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on Filipinos to avoid publicly campaigning for Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to succeed the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. International media reports have included Cardinal Tagle among possible contenders for the papacy. Reuters … Read more
Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, an 81-year-old nun from the Little Sisters of Jesus order, is known for her unwavering commitment to serving society’s most marginalized groups. For over 56 years, she has dedicated her life to assisting transgender women, fairground workers, and the homeless, particularly in Ostia, a coastal area near Rome. Living in a caravan … Read more
In a moving display of friendship and faith, 81-year-old Sister Geneviève Jeanningros defied Vatican protocol to be by her longtime friend, Pope Francis. The moment, marked by silent prayer and tearful emotion, has touched the hearts of many worldwide. Sister Geneviève’s presence beside the Pope was not just a symbolic act—it was a testament to … Read more
Malacañang on Wednesday declared a period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis, the beloved 266th Bishop of Rome. The announcement was made through Proclamation No. 871, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 23. The mourning period is effective immediately and will continue until the pontiff’s burial on Saturday. During this … Read more
Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Wednesday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will begin offering rice at P20 per kilo, starting with a pilot implementation in the Visayas. The initiative is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 2022 campaign promise to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo. … Read more
The death of Pope Francis marks a significant moment in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, as for the first time, artificial intelligence is stepping in to make predictions about who will be the next head of the Church. While AI tools like ChatGPT have often been used to predict potential global conflicts or … Read more
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 88, just one day after making a surprise appearance during Easter celebrations at St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff succumbed to complications from a stroke, which led to a coma … Read more