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
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
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
VATICAN CITY — The body of Pope Francis was solemnly placed in an open wooden coffin during the official rite of declaration of death, held Monday evening, April 21, at the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his residence in Vatican City. The rite, which began at 8:00 PM (0800 GMT), was presided over by … Read more
Pope Francis, 88, has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia while undergoing treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican announced Tuesday. Despite his condition, the pontiff remains in good spirits and is grateful for the widespread prayers and support from the faithful. According to a statement from the Holy See, laboratory tests and a chest X-ray … Read more
The Pope Francis said that Christians and the Roman Catholic Church should apologize to gay people. Pope Francis on Sunday has once again showed his good heart by saying that Christians and the Roman Catholic Church should apologize to gay people and has to seek forgiveness for the way gay people have been treated. The … Read more