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Israel shares, then deletes, condolences over pope’s death

JERUSALEM — The Israeli government shared and then deleted a social media post offering condolences over the death of Pope Francis, without saying why, though an Israeli newspaper...

Pope’s envoy thanks Filipinos for prayers, affection for late pope

Pope Francis’ envoy to the Philippines on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Filipino faithful for their prayers and affection for the late pontiff. Speaking during...

Pope Francis broke with tradition in choosing St. Mary Major for burial

First pope to be buried outside Vatican in over a century His resting place chosen due to his devotion to Mary Francis simplified...

‘Rich kid feels’: Old video of Ruffa Gutierrez playing Pinoy childhood games resurface

"'Yung naglaro kayo ng friend mong rich kid." A clip of Ruffa Gutierrez playing "Maiba Taya" and a giant Jackstone game with Camille Prats and...

How the next pope will be elected – what goes on at the conclave

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is...

Creative tributes: Pinoy artists remember Pope Francis through their works

Filipino artists created works of art in memory of Pope Francis to honor the beloved supreme pontiff who passed away on Easter Monday. The leader of...

‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction

Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) – a species that...

Philippine Church mourns death of Pope Francis, who praised Filipinos for ‘bringing joy to...

Bells tolled as news broke of the death of Pope Francis, whose apostolic voyage a decade ago to console typhoon victims and stirring tribute...

In moving tribute, Cardinal David sums up Pope Francis’ legacy

The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Monday called on the faithful to pray for the eternal repose of Pope...

‘A true father to us’ – Filipinos mourn Pope Francis

Philippines has Asia's largest Catholic population Pope's 2015 visit drew up to 7 million people for Mass Filipino cardinal among potential candidates to...

‘Youthful yet pensive moments’: Jasmine Curtis-Smith shares candid photos of Nora Aunor

Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith honored National Artist Nora Aunor by sharing candid photos she captured during the filming of the 2014 horror movie "Dementia." Jasmine had...

Pope Francis asked to be buried ‘in the ground,’ without grave decoration

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament that he wished to be buried in Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major and not at...

Pope Francis spent final day working, despite doctors’ orders

Doctors had ordered two-months rest after surviving pneumonia Pope balanced convalescence with duties, senior cardinal says 'He made sure we had a pope...

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies after stroke and cardiac arrest

Pope had cheered faithful with Easter appearance Francis spent weeks in hospital with double pneumonia Leaves 'legacy of humanity, justice, human fraternity' Suffered...

Factbox: Who could be the next pope? Some possible candidates

VATICAN CITY (Updated April 22; 11:18 a.m.) —  Predict who the next pope will be at your peril. An old Italian saying warns against putting faith,...

Four dead in ‘unimaginable’ Italian cable car crash near Naples

ROME — Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services...
Millennial saint: Carlo Acutis

Vatican suspends Acutis ceremony after pope’s death but Jubilee continues

VATICAN CITY — The canonization of the first saint of the millennial generation, Carlo Acutis, has been suspended due to Pope Francis' death, the Vatican said...

Marcos describes Pope Francis as ‘best pope in my lifetime’

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday described Pope Francis as the "best pope in my lifetime," as he expressed deep sorrow over his passing. READ: Pope...

Timeline: The life and times of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. 1936 December 17 - Jorge...

‘One of the best popes’: Filipinos mourn, pay tribute to Pope Francis

"One of the best popes we've ever had." Filipinos paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his passing on Easter Monday, mourning the...