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SAKAY PA MORE | Lacierda slams Duterte for ‘cursing’ Pope Francis

PD December 1, 2015; MD December 1, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Presidential spokesperson Erwin Lacierda attacked Davao City Mayor and 2016 presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte for supposedly ‘cursing’ Pope Francis. “Mayor Duterte, you can say all you want about politicians but you don’t […]

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Radyo Veritas 846 launches #DahilKayLoloKiko social media campaign

PD January 22, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

In his five days in the Philippines, Pope Francis earned the admiration of Filipinos from all walks of life for his humility, kindness, and simplicity. Now that Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to […]

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Darren Espanto sings “Tell the World of His Love” at Pope Francis event

PD January 18, 2015; MD January 18, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Thirteen-year-old singing sensation Darren Espanto performed “Tell the World of His Love” during the Encounter with the Youth Event led by Pope Francis at the University of Santo Tomas late Sunday morning. Espanto […]

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PREPARED REMARKS: Pope Francis during the Encounter with the Youth – January 18 2015

PD January 18, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

PHILIPPINES – Manila – 18.01.2015University Santo Tomas, Meeting with the YouthOriginal text (check against delivery) Dear Young Friends, It is a joy for me to be with you this morning. I greet each […]

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“Amang” forces Pope Francis to cut short his visit to Leyte

PD January 17, 2015; MD January 18, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

The threat posed by approaching tropical storm “Amang” (international name “Mekkhala”) has forced Pope Francis to dramatically shorten his stay in Leyte. Initially scheduled to stay in the province until 5:00 PM, […]

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Meet Kenneth Rey Parsad, the eye-catching seminarian in Pope Francis’ Manila Cathedral mass

PD January 16, 2015; MD January 16, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

A seminarian from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) stole the limelight during Pope Francis’ mass for the religious and selected members of the laity at the Manila Cathedral Friday afternoon. Filipinos who followed […]

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SURPRISE! Pope Francis visits a center for street children in Manila

PD January 16, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

Instead of returning to his official residence at the Apostolic Nunciature after officiating a mass at the Manila Cathedral, Pope Francis decided to make a 30-minute visit to Tulay ng Kabataan (TNK) Foundation, […]

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FULL TEXT: Pope Francis homily during the Holy Mass in Manila Cathedral

PD January 16, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

(Delivered January 16 2015) “Do you love me?… Tend my sheep” (Jn 21:15-17). Jesus’ words to Peter in today’s Gospel are the first words I speak to you, dear brother bishops and […]

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FULL TEXT: Speech of President Aquino during Pope Francis’ courtesy call in Malacañang – January 16 2015

PD January 16, 2015 by Mark Pere Madrona

[Delivered at Malacañan Palace, Manila, on January 16, 2015] Your Holiness: Colonialism was brought to our shores, partly by the efforts of the conquistadores, and partly through the efforts of the Church. […]