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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.
The House of Representatives bill seeking the legalization of absolute divorce in the country passed the third and final reading in May 2024. The approved bill was transmitted to the Senate in June for review and concurrence. Today, the Philippines is the only United Nations (UN) member state with no divorce law. The Vatican, which is not a member of the UN, does not have a divorce law. As the debate on the divorce bill continues, Sr. Gina Rama reechoes the stand of her congregation on the issue.
A priest who taught in a seminary in Quezon City for eight years accepts the challenge of growing remote Catholic villages in faith in the Philippines. He has been riding a boat and walking for hours to reach villages inaccessible by land transportation.
