Caritas PH director seeks prayers for Pope Francis, upcoming conclave

'A true father to us': Filipinos mourn Pope Francis

MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of Filipinos gathered at a solemn Mass held for Pope Francis on Tuesday, April 22, following his passing that has stirred deep sorrow among Catholics around the world, many of whom saw him as a humble and compassionate leader. In one of the world’s largest Catholic strongholds, the grief was palpable as worshippers filled churches to honor the pontiff, known affectionately in the Philippines as “Lolo Kiko”, or Gran…

'A true father to us' - Filipinos mourn Pope Francis

Hundreds of Filipinos gathered at a solemn Mass held for Pope Francis on Tuesday, following his passing that has stirred deep sorrow among Catholics around the world, many of whom saw him as a humble and compassionate leader.

Caritas PH director seeks prayers for Pope Francis, upcoming conclave

Fr. Tito Caluag, the executive director of Caritas Philippines, requested Filipinos to pray for the soul of Pope Francis, as well as for the success of the upco

Why Pope Francis’ death is personal for Filipinos?

For many, Pope Francis was a reflection of what the world needed for a spiritual guide for the past decade. His sudden passing, for many Filipinos, was deeply and spiritually personal.  Photo From NPR Network. Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Photograph by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images. . Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dece…

Philippine Church mourns death of Pope Francis, who praised Filipinos for ‘bringing joy to the whole world’

Pope Francis at the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter message “Urbi et Orbi” on April 20, 2025. VATICAN MEDIA By Felipe Salvosa II April 21, 2025 Manila, Philippines Bells tolled as news broke of the death of Pope Francis, whose apostolic voyage a decade ago to con…