The death of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, better known as Pope Francis, has sent shockwaves across the globe on Monday, April 21, 2025.
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Pope Francis names Boholano Archbishop Auza as Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to the European Union
In a historic appointment, Pope Francis has named Archbishop Bernardito C. Auza as the new Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to the European Union. The announcement was made by the Vatican Press Office on Saturday (Philippine time).
Vatican taps Bohol-born priest to lead mission to Tuvalu
Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Fr. Eliseo Napiere, a Bohol-born priest based in the United States, as an ecclesiastical superior in the capital of the island nation of Tuvalu.
Pope Francis appoints Fr. Bersabal who traces his roots to Bohol as bishop in California
Pope Francis has appointed Father Reynaldo Bersabal who traces his roots to Bohol province as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento, California on Saturday.
Pope Francis says Roman Catholic priests can bless same-sex couples
Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBTQ+ people in the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis declares Camomot as ‘Venerable’
Pope Francis on Saturday has given the go signal to grant the late Cebuano archbishop Teofilo “Lolong” Camomot the title of “Venerable”, 12 years since the process for his sainthood began.
Pope Francis tells parents to support gay children, not condemn them
Pope Francis on Wednesday called on parents around the world to not condemn children if they are gay.
Pope Francis gives P5M for Odette aid
Pope Francis has donated around 100,000 euros (P5 million) as initial financial assistance for the victims of Typhoon Odette, which ravaged provinces in Visayas and Mindanao.
Catholic priests in Germany bless gay couples, defying Pope Francis
German priests across more than 100 churches have been blessing gay relationships in recent days in coordinated — and sometimes livestreamed — defiance of a Vatican order signed by Pope Francis.
Pope to celebrate Mass for PH 500 Years of Christianity
Pope Francis will lead a Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica on March 14 for the celebration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines.
Pope Francis, ex Pope Benedict get jabs
Pope Francis and his predecessor, former pope Benedict XVI, have received the coronavirus vaccine, the Vatican said on Thursday.
Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.