“Presence itself is the answer” -- Pope Francis in the Philippines
Remembering special moments of Pope Francis’ trip to the Philippines in January 2015 highlighting his human and spiritual concern for his Filipino children… and grandchildren (who called him “Lolo Kiko”)
Great job, Lolo Kiko!
Following the death of Pope Francis, Raul A. Nidoy, a Filipino theologian reflects on what he considers the top 7 accomplishments of the late Pontiff.
With his boots on
A columnist and former editor-in-chief of BusinessWorld writes about the example of Pope Francis as leader of an organization and a family.
Livestream of Pope Francis' funeral
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. (Rome time), the funeral Mass for the eternal repose of Pope Francis will be celebrated in the atrium of St. Peter's Basilica. It will be broadcast on the Vatican's official YouTube channel, the link to which can be found in this article.
“We can only see more clearly through eyes washed by tears.”
Message to the Filipino faithful on the passing of Pope Francis from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
Msgr. Ocáriz: "Pope Francis' witness calls on us to continue our path as apostles of mercy"
A message of the Prelate of Opus Dei on the death of Pope Francis.
Message from the Prelate (21 April 2025)
In this message, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz announces that plans for the General Congress will be reduced in scope in order to be closely united to the Church during this time of mourning for the passing of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis to the young people at UNIV: “Continue moving forward, enthusiastic in faith”
With deep gratitude and joy, we share the letter Pope Francis sent to the young participants of UNIV 2025. We share it with everyone as an invitation to join in prayer for the Holy Father, as he asks us to do in the letter.
“I enjoyed being able to give the Pope something back”
On the anniversary of Pope Francis' election, Vicky talks about what it meant to her to be able to speak to him and bring him a taste of his homeland after some general audiences in Rome.