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Pope Francis called for a unique form of extremism: an “extremism of charity” that would silence the “sound of arms.” This suggests that even the fiercest fighter can become the most passionate advocate for peace.
The Church is the global community of followers of Jesus, and since Jesus was perfectly nonviolent, taught, and commanded active nonviolence, the Church is therefore the community of active nonviolence.
Pope Leo XIV is showing us that nonviolence is the key to finding peace. He insists that nonviolence and peace are at the heart of the Gospel. His Holiness is saying that now is the moment to create a culture of nonviolence and peace in the Church and the world.
The double jubilee of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso is far more than a historical marker; it is a dynamic, grace-filled outpouring that reaffirms the Blessed Mother’s enduring presence through devotion’s spiritual consecration and comfort of God’s grace in Parañaque.
Ever since the image of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso was enshrined in the Cathedral of St. Andrew four centuries ago, her powerful intercessions have become well-known by various devotees who troop to her shrine at Parañaque City.
The wooden image of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso became the focal point of extraordinary events and lasting popular devotion from the 17th century to the present. She is an essential part of the religious lives of devout Parañaqueños.
Every last day of October, children are seen around roaming the streets and holding a basket of pumpkins, and yet, for Catholics, they have a different way of celebrating Halloween. Here’s a list of things you need to know about the Catholic’s feast.
Everlasting life remains a mystery to us while we are here on earth. Most of us aim for heaven and hope to avoid hell, but rarely do we think about that other option: purgatory. What do Catholics believe about purgatory? Here is an answer.
Merit and demerit, sin, confession, and forgiveness for the person are possible only in life. In death the possibility of merit and demerit for the person concerned ceases, and therefore our Christian practice of praying for the dead.
Sr. Isabelle Kahambu Valinande, a Comboni missionary from the Democratic Republic of Congo, walks alongside migrants in San Antonio, Texas, offering her heart. She finds that the simple acts of listening, smiling, and praying can spark reconciliation.
The Philippines is undergoing a political crisis due to corruption surrounding flood-control projects. It feels like a betrayal of the people. Accountability is essential if confidence in public service is to be restored.
In the unique event of the Incarnation, God embraces our human experience and elevates it to a higher level of dignity. May the light of the newborn baby Jesus dispel darkness and allow the sun of hope to shine through.
These celebrations-All Saints and All Souls-really highlight the Christian belief in the Communion of Saints, which shows the spiritual connection between the Church in heaven, the Church on earth, and the souls in purgatory.
As the gap between rich and poor continues to widen, the Church underscores the hardships suffered by countless brothers and sisters due to the many injustices inflicted by economic systems that favor the rich while throwing crumbs to the poor.
The Philippines has been battered by devastating storms throughout last year. We endure around 20 powerful typhoons a year, and occasionally experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It is urgent an “ecological conversion” and a radical change in lifestyles.
The Philippine-based Rafaelito and Fe Barino Foundation has been helping individuals with mild to moderate addiction recover and heal. Rooted in the belief that true transformation begins with surrendering to God, the recovery program offers support to persons who wish to start afresh.
In the relationship between inter-religious dialogue and proclamation of the Gospel, “dialogue is not a threat to proclamation” but intimately linked with it. In her work of evangelization, the Church remains committed to both dialogue and proclamation.
As flood-control mess and other corruption scandals engulf the nation, the Church’s response must rise from charity to prophecy and justice. The Church’s moral voice rings clear like a bell tolling against the flood.
As the Jubilee Year of Hope draws to a close, our hearts overflow with gratitude for this marvelous opportunity to reflect on the pivotal role of hope in human life.
Those who are less privileged are in daily need of water to quench their thirst, while those who can afford water waste it. As the saying goes, “You can survive without having food, but you would not last long if you don’t have water.”
John the Baptist, known as the last prophet of the Old Testament, is for us Christians a unique witness of faith and love for God. His mission, lived faithfully to the end, was to be the precursor and messenger of Jesus, the Messiah.
From a simple life in the Philippines to missionary work in Africa and Brazil, Fr. Marnecio’s vocation journey is a testament to God’s love, guidance, and purpose shaping him to realize that things do not happen by chance. It is God’s will.
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The articles and content from the December 2025 Issue
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In the unique event of the Incarnation, God embraces our human experience and elevates it to a higher level of dignity. May the light of the newborn baby Jesus dispel darkness and allow the sun of hope to shine through.
The wooden image of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso became the focal point of extraordinary events and lasting popular devotion from the 17th century to the present. She is an essential part of the religious lives of devout Parañaqueños.
Ever since the image of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso was enshrined in the Cathedral of St. Andrew four centuries ago, her powerful intercessions have become well-known by various devotees who troop to her shrine at Parañaque City.
The double jubilee of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso is far more than a historical marker; it is a dynamic, grace-filled outpouring that reaffirms the Blessed Mother’s enduring presence through devotion’s spiritual consecration and comfort of God’s grace in Parañaque.
Reaching out to every person we can-especially those who suffer the most-with active compassion, generosity, social justice, and peacemaking is such a fundamental requirement to faithful Christian discipleship that our very salvation is at stake.
The brave Filipinos defending the environment and ancestral lands from the insatiable greed of mining corporations, corrupt politicians, powerful dynasties and business empires are no match for the firepower of the mercenaries paid by these entities and by some corrupt military officials.
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 recipient Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva never set out to become a priest, much less a father to the children orphaned by the Philippine war on drugs. But when thousands of men were killed, he stepped into the silence to rebuild the wounded nation.
Popular uprisings spearheaded by young people have brought governance failures to the fore in many countries. Mahatma Gandhi advocated the “conscience of the opponent” which expresses dissatisfaction and anger through non-violence resistance.
In the Church, decision-making and decision-taking are distinct but inseparable elements of a unified ecclesial process. Not rivals but partners, like morning and evening, each step completing what the other begins. Rooted in synodality, this process is directed toward fidelity to the Gospel.
Forgiveness goes hand in hand with love. When a loved one has wronged you, do you choose to forgive or not? When you choose to love, you choose to forgive because you love the person. But when is it too hurtful to not forgive?
Evangelii Nuntiandi [EN] (Evangelization in the Modern World) is considered the magna carta for Catholic evangelization. On this golden anniversary of EN (1975-2025), one can validly assert that for missionary evangelizers, it is probably the most crucial ecclesial document of the post-Vatican II era.
The prophet Joel invites us to a conversion of heart and, with the power of the Holy Spirit, to be courageous prophets in today’s world.
Every weekend, Fr. Aldrin together with his team of volunteers head to parishes to promote the missionary cause. He urges the faithful to live up to their vocation to be “missionary disciples.” The final aim is to create a network of friends who support the work of evangelization.
The Catholic Church in Korea has entered the full implementation phase for World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027, unveiling its master plan in collaboration with the Holy See.
A newly opened metro station in Tehran, Iran, is named after the Virgin Mary, in what Iran’s only Catholic cardinal calls an opportunity to reflect on Mary’s example and Jesus’ message of peace and understanding.
The Philippine Catholic Church has identified seven “new martyrs” who gave their lives for the Gospel, most of them victims of persecutions in the nation’s south.
The Aid to the Church in Need has released the 2025 edition of its Religious Freedom in the World Report, bringing to light the situation of ongoing discrimination and persecution around the globe.
The goings-on happening in the world today.
The goings-on happening in the world today.
Summoned by the cry of the poor and of the Earth, members of the Comboni Family gathered in Belém, Brazil, on the occasion of COP30. In the broader context of integral ecology, these were days of discernment about pathways to an ecological conversion.
The Aid to the Church in Need has released the 2025 edition of its Religious Freedom in the World Report, bringing to light the situation of ongoing discrimination and persecution around the globe.
The Philippine Catholic Church has identified seven “new martyrs” who gave their lives for the Gospel, most of them victims of persecutions in the nation’s south.
A newly opened metro station in Tehran, Iran, is named after the Virgin Mary, in what Iran’s only Catholic cardinal calls an opportunity to reflect on Mary’s example and Jesus’ message of peace and understanding.
The Catholic Church in Korea has entered the full implementation phase for World Youth Day (WYD) Seoul 2027, unveiling its master plan in collaboration with the Holy See.
I beg you to see Christ in every person, even those whose politics you oppose.
Pope Leo XIV aimed at the U.S. administration’s hardline immigration policies, questioning whether they were in line with the Church’s pro-life teachings.
Our goal is to promote a national dialogue everywhere to find a way out of the conflict that has been going on for four years and is causing great suffering for the entire nation, for people’s livelihoods, for education, for the economy, and for the future of young people.
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces” as the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, set to take place on 17 May 2026.
Pope Leo XIV is preparing to travel to Lebanon later this year, in what could be his first journey abroad.
Peace Be With You All: Towards an Unarmed and Disarming Peace” will be the theme for the 2026 World Day of Peace, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announced.
Cebu’s new archbishop said synodality must not be treated as an event or project, but rather be embraced as a way of life.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced that Society of the Divine Word priest Fr. Flaviano Antonio Villanueva (pictured) is one of three recipients of the award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”
Widespread corruption in government infrastructure projects contributed to the severe flooding that paralyzed parts of Manila, especially the low-lying areas, according to Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.
Catholic bishops and religious groups have denounced fossil fuel financing by the world’s biggest banks.
