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The Vatican is preparing for the election of the next pope, with 133 cardinals from around the world gathering in Rome for a conclave, the largest and most international in history. Pope Francis, who passed away in April 2025, will be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, as per his own wishes, reflecting his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary.

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Thu, October 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM

King Charles III makes history with first joint prayer with Pope Leo XIV

King Charles III met with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, marking a historic moment as the first head of the Church of England to publicly pray with a pontiff.

Tue, October 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM

Bishop-emeritus Warlito Cajandig dies at 81

Bishop-emeritus Warlito Cajandig of the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan passed away at 81 in Iloilo City on October 21, 2025, at 7:18 a.m. after succumbing to a prolonged illness.

Sun, October 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM

Tagle formally assumes titular role in Italian diocese

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle formally assumed his titular role in the Suburbicarian Diocese of Albano in Italy through a Mass at the Albano Cathedral on October 11.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM

Filipino devotees witness canonization of St. Carlo Acutis at Vatican

Filipino devotees proudly displayed the Philippine flag in Vatican City while witnessing the canonization of the first Catholic saint of the millennial generation, St. Carlo Acutis, along with St. Pier Giorgio Frassati.

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM

Pope Leo XIV canonizes Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint

Pope Leo XIV officially declared Italian teenager Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, in a solemn ceremony at the Vatican on September 7, 2025.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Augustinian friar suspended for leading Masonic marker blessing

The Order of the Discalced Augustinians (OAD) has temporarily suspended Rev. Fr. Libby Daños from performing his duties for leading the blessing of a Masonic marker in Ormoc City on August 6.

Sat, May 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Cardinal Tagle assigned new Vatican title

Pope Leo XIV assigned Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle the Title of the Suburbicarian Church of Albano.

Sun, May 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Tagle presents ring to new Pope Leo XIV in Vatican inauguration

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presented the Ring of the Fisherman to the newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV, signifying his authority as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.

Wed, May 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Manila Cathedral rector says Holy Spirit already chose next pope

Manila Cathedral rector Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz stated that the Holy Spirit has already chosen the next pope, and the cardinal electors' role is to "discover" who this chosen individual is.

Tue, May 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM

No pope elected yet as conclave continues

133 cardinal electors from over 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a successor to Pope Francis.