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Pope names new bishop of Kabankalan in Negros Occidental
Monsignor Louie Patalinghug Galbines succeeds Bishop Patricio Abella Buzon, who was made bishop of Bacolod in May 2016
Pope Francis calls journalists 'protectors of news'
'In today's world, theirs is, in every sense, not just a job; it is a mission,' Pope Francis says of the work of journalists, as he slams fake news
Pope Francis endorses drug rehab led by Cardinal Tagle
'That's the way to go,' Pope Francis says, in his first publicly known comment on the Philippines' drug problem, as President Rodrigo Duterte wages a bloody war on drugs
13 Filipino kids to welcome Pope in US
The children ‘have been selected through a random draw ’ the Philippine embassy says as it thanks the local church for allowing Filipino kids to greet Pope Francis
Pope Francis hits ‘utilitarian friendships’
’Before considering someone your friend let time test him ’ Pope Francis says as he describes friendship as ‘very sacred’
Pope: Attachment to computers 'damages souls'
Pope Francis says many families are together at the dining table but the children have their telephones and are in another world
In 2 years, Pope gives plum posts to Filipinos
Pope Francis marks his second anniversary in office with more Filipino appointees – proof of his focus on the world s peripheries
Pope Francis hails 'Lolo Kiko' nickname
The 78 year old pontiff stresses the value of the elderly by recounting the nickname Filipinos gave him
John Paul II in Manila: His 7 best words for Filipinos
What can we learn from John Paul as Francis visits the Philippines?
Why I’m not excited to see Pope Francis
About 20 years ago other than priesthood my goal in life was to see in person a successor of St Peter
#PopeFrancisPH in Leyte: What to expect
Pope Francis is visiting Leyte on January 17 to meet typhoons Yolanda Haiyan and Ruby Hagupit survivors
Pope's leadership style: 'He did the laundry'
Pope Francis emphasizes leading by serving says a best selling author who stresses society s need for new habits of leadership
Pope's Philippine trip 'both state and pastoral visit'
Pope Francis will hold bilateral talks with the Philippine President as part of the state visit reflecting the highest level of hospitality honor and formality
Philippines mulls holiday during Pope's visit
The Philippine government vows to give Pope Francis the head of state of Vatican City all the courtesies provided to visiting heads of state
Official Schedule: Pope Francis in the Philippines
UPDATED Pope Francis will spend more time in Manila than in typhoon hit Leyte when he visits the Philippines in January 2015 This is his official itinerary as released by the Vatican
Pope Francis names Pangasinan's Manaoag Shrine a basilica
By naming it a basilica Pope Francis grants privileges to the Manaoag church and its churchgoers
Pope confirms Philippine trip in January 2015
UPDATED It s the first papal visit to the Philippines after two decades
Yolanda, quake areas may 'define' Pope's Philippine trip
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says he is confident the Pope will visit the Philippines in early 2015
Vatican: Pope may visit Philippines early 2015
The Vatican confirms a visit by Pope Francis to the Philippines is under study
Cardinal Quevedo: Priests should dress like Francis
I do not want to wear regalia All I want is they recognize you as a bishop but not necessarily wear a lot of things to show that you re a bishop says Quevedo
Papal ritual raises hope for better ties with Islam
The inclusion of two Muslims in a foot washing ceremony by Pope Francis could change perceptions of the Vatican in the Muslim world
Pope says hopes to meet archbishop of Canterbury soon
Pope Francis looks forward to meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury
Priest says pope did not denounce him to Argentine junta
A Jesuit priest kidnapped and tortured by Argentina s military junta says Pope Francis did not denounce him to the junta
Pope set for historic meet with predecessor
Pope Francis will meet with his predecessor on Saturday March 23
Pope to celebrate Holy Thursday mass with inmates
Pope Francis intends to celebrate mass and wash the feet of inmates at Casal del Marmo a prison for minors on Holy Thursday
Rappler Newscast | March 19, 2013
Supreme Court stops implementation of RH law Gunmen fire at convoy of UNA bet Jack Enrile Pope Francis inaugural mass
Pope's 1st clarion call: Protect creation
3rd UPDATE In his inaugural homily Pope Francis stays true to his name which comes from a 12th century saint associated with love for the environment
Pope's inauguration in 3 symbols
Rich in symbols a two hour ritual inaugurates the 266th Catholic pope
REPLAY: Inaugural Mass of Pope Francis
Pope Francis presides over the inaugural Mass of his Pontificate on the Feast of St Joseph
Pope Francis eschews tradition with silver ring
Pope Francis chooses a ring designed decades ago rather than one created specifically for him
Argentine grandmothers attack Pope over 'Dirty War' era
An Argentine human rights group accuses Pope Francis of failing to speak out against the country s former military rulers
New pope pays homage to Virgin Mary on first outing
Pope Francis visits the Santa Maria Maggiore church and places a bouquet of flowers in homage to the Virgin Mary
Irish abuse victims press new pope for action
Victims of child abuses in Catholic run institutions urge Pope Francis to ensure that those responsible be held accountable
Pope Francis vows 'renewed collaboration' with Jews
Pope Francis hopes he can contribute to renewing ties with the Jews in a letter to Rome s chief rabbi
CBCP hopes for 'green' papal agenda
The CBCP president looks forward to pastoral letters or encyclicals on the environment from the Pope
Pope Francis and Argentina's dirty war
Pope Francis alleged involvement in Argentina s Dirty War casts a shadow over his appointment as pontiff
Social media greet first pope picked in Twitter age
The inaugural tweet bearing Pope Francis name had been retweeted about 80 000 times by the morning of Thursday March 14
Rappler Newscast | March 14, 2013
Argentine cardinal Bergoglio is the first Jesuit Latin American pope in history A Jesuit in the Philippines says he was incredulous to hear one of their own is now pope
New pope shuns 'Vatican One' limo
Instead of taking the Vatican One Pope Francis preferred to take the minibus with other cardinals
Why a Jesuit Pope is a surprise
A Jesuit pope What does it mean and why is it a novelty?
#TalkThursday: Pope Francis in a changing world
TalkThursday talks to Fr Joe Quilongquilong SJ the Rector of the Loyola House of Studies
Q and A: Pope Francis through a priest's eyes
An Argentinian priest living in the Philippines and who knows the new Pope talks to Rappler about him
Election of Pope Francis stuns analysts
Francis election was a powerful signal to the region with the world s largest Catholic population that has demanded its rightful place in the Church
Malacañang: Pope's election 'call for unity'
The President along with the Filipino people joins all the Catholic faithful as they receive their new leader and meet his proclamation with a sense of boundless promise
Pope Francis urged to work for peace
World leaders and Catholics hailed the election of Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina as the first Latin American pope urging him to work for religious reconciliation and peace
Pope Francis's first days in office
Pope Francis has a packed agenda for his first days as pontiff
It's Pope Francis, not Francis I
Argentine Cardinal Jorge Maria Bergoglio chose to be called Franciscum not Franciscum Primum
FAST FACTS: Pope Francis
Francis is the first pope to choose an original name since John Paul I in 1978
TIMELINE: From Benedict XVI to Pope Francis
What happened from the time Benedict XVI resigned until the election of Pope Francis?
Pope must work on inter-faith relations
UN leader Ban Ki Moon calls on Pope Francis I to promote inter faith dialogue
