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As a Catholic, Artemio grew up in a dark area–Manila, notorious for crimes, gang wars, drugs, violence, and confusion. But God revealed Himself to him during his difficult and critical times. He reformed himself and leads children and people on the streets closer to God.
Four years ago, the Society of the Divine Word in the Philippines started to transform a land they own that had been idle for decades into an ecotourism destination. Today, it employs more than 100 people to grow crops with solar-powered materials.
Born into a wealthy family in Turin, Italy, Pier Giorgio Frassati gave up his privileged position to dedicate his life to the poor. He led a humble life and was blessed with an extraordinary personality. Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized together on 7 September.
Pope Leo XIV spent most of his career as a priest in Peru. He shunned away from the spotlight, but his work echoed across the Andes and as far as Rome. As Pope, he is seen as continuing the work of Pope Francis, making the church more missionary, inclusive, and closer to the people on the margins.
Pope Francis has tirelessly championed peace, calling for dialogue among nations and compassion for refugees; his heartfelt appeals echo across conflict zones, urging humanity to reject violence and embrace reconciliation and global solidarity.
In an era marked by polarization and misinformation, Father Kevin Crisostomo underscores the critical need for journalists to uphold moral ascendancy. Father Kevin echoes Pope Francis’ concerns about manipulating massive data, urging communicators to foster hope and trust.
The Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (ICM) condemned China’s sweeping maritime claims over the West Philippine Sea and expressed support for Filipinos in their fight against Chinese aggressions and intrusions in the contested waters.
A Vietnamese physician who saw the horrors of Agent Orange (a chemical herbicide and defoliant that was used by the US military during the Vietnam War) and embarked on a crusade to seek justice was honored at the Magsaysay Awards for her decades of work for the victims.
The ICM sisters in the Philippines had established a dormitory in Quezon City for economically challenged patients seeking healthcare in Manila. Since it opened its doors about 40 years ago, hundreds of patients with financial difficulties from across the country have been accommodated.
Brother Christopher Villanueva, a member of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), harnesses his creativity in painting to restore and strengthen hope among victims of conflict and natural disasters. He wishes his painting can also encourage the people to grow more in faith.
