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In more than a year of war, the Gaza Strip has lost almost half of its Christian population. The number of believers has dropped from 1017 to 650, and Catholics are now a tiny minority of 100 people. The priority is to help those who survive, says Sami el-Yousef, executive director of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Pope Francis is urging wealthy nations to cancel unsustainable debts and address the ecological and financial inequities burdening the Global South. The pope challenges world leaders to reimagine a system that serves humanity and the planet.
In Spes Non Confundit, the Bull of Indiction for the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis issues a heartfelt call for global justice, urging humanity to confront the scandals of hunger and debt while anchoring life in hope, mercy, and reconciliation.
On May 9, 2024, the Solemnity of the Ascension, Pope Francis published the Bull of Indiction for the ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, Spes Non Confundit. The title is a quotation from the Letter to the Romans, “Hope does not disappoint.”
The image of Our Lady of the Barangay depicts a Virgen with distinctly Filipino features and attire. According to Antonio Gaston, “this is the only picture of Our Lady with the Infant Child holding and offering the beautiful devotion of His mother.”
As he reflects on his journey leading up to the 75th jubilee of the enduring devotion to the Virgen sang Barangay, Fr. Christopher discovers that the Virgen had been guiding him all along, revealing her maternal love in every step of his spiritual path.
In 1949, Mayor Antonio Gaston founded the Virgen sang Barangay, a Marian devotion that spread across the Philippines. The movement encouraged prayer, community-building, and devotion through the Rosary. This year, it is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
After nearly two decades of hesitation, Professor Randy David finally embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage he had long dreamed of. This journey offered him a rare chance for reflection, connection, and immersion in the beauty of the present moment.
Fr. Vladimir celebrated the 30th anniversary of his priesthood by walking the Camino de Santiago for 30 days. He describes his experience as a spiritual adventure that included moments of solitude and camaraderie, as well as opportunities to offer prayers and sacrifices for the cancer warriors of his diocese.
The ancient Camino de Santiago attracts numerous pilgrims from different religious backgrounds including people who do not profess any religion. This surge can be attributed to a growing desire for personal renewal, connection with the divine, and a break from the world’s distractions.
