By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency February 2, 2021 VATICAN— Pope Francis on Tuesday added the memorial of Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the sibl... Read more
By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency January 13, 2021 VATICAN— The Vatican gave guidance Tuesday about how priests can distribute ashes on Ash Wednesday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Th... Read more
By Kendrick Ivan B. Panganiban January 6, 2021 Malolos, Bulacan The Diocese of Malolos, comprised of the Bulacan province and the city of Valenzuela, announced the elevation of its two paris... Read more
By Kendrick Ivan B. Panganiban December 3, 2020 Malolos, Bulacan A parish church known for the festival of “kneeling carabao” in Bulacan province has been designated a diocesan shrine. The M... Read more
By Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency November 29, 2020 VATICAN— On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during this... Read more
By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency October 24, 2020 VATICAN— The Vatican has extended the availability of certain plenary indulgences for the souls in Purgatory, amid concerns about av... Read more
By Catholic News Agency October 17, 2020 The number of Catholics worldwide increased by almost 16 million in a year to 1.33 billion, according to statistics highlighted by the Vatican ahead... Read more
The present pandemic, however, reminds us that there are no differences or borders between those who suffer. We are all frail, all equal, all precious. May we be profoundly shaken by what is... Read more
By CBCP News September 15, 2020 Manila, Philippines Quezon City’s oldest church was formally declared a minor basilica on Monday, making it the 17th Catholic place of worship in the Philippi... Read more
By CBCP News August 26, 2020 Manila, Philippines Two venerated Marian images in the Diocese of Cubao received pontifical coronation this month. The recent canonical coronation of Our Lady of... Read more
