Roman Catholic archdioceses across the country mourned the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. They issued statements on ...

In the Philippines, through a visit, episcopal appointments, and devotional actions among others, the pontiff set the tone ...

Let us please ring the bells of our churches and call our people to prayer for the eternal repose of the Holy Father Pope ...

Manila Standard-February 24, 2017, 8:18 pm 0 ...

By the fifth week of Lent, churches will begin to veil all images and statues in purple cloth. This tradition has been observed in Catholic churches all over the world, with some references noting it ...

The Holy Week practice, which translates to “church visit,” involves visiting and praying in at least seven different churches. Devotees mostly do it in a single day, usually Maundy Thursday ...

QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The historic Walled City of Intramuros in Manila opens its nine churches and chapels to visit this Holy Week. Walk through centuries of faith and heritage as you visit the Walled ...

Churches nationwide were also packed with devotees attending Masses and prayers, while others joined various religious processions despite temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in places.

VISITA IGLESIA. The St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Bacnotan town, established in 1599, is one of the historical churches in La Union frequented by pilgrims and visitors during the Holy Week.

West Philippine Sea is the name given by an administrative order (AO) of then President Benigno Aquino III to Philippine territorial waters west of the country. Aquino’s AO said West Philippine Sea ...

Reflecting common building practices of the era for old Philippine churches, lime, egg albumin, and molasses were later incorporated into its structure. Tragically, the church was again burned in ...