Already a priest of four years, I never had an opportunity to have a one-on-one with Pope Francis.

First Homily of Pope Leo XIV during the Holy Mass with the Cardinals

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A two-thirds majority is required to elect a new Pope. As this conclave will have 133 electors, the chosen one will need at least 89 votes.

For me as the Apostolic Nuncio, having come this morning from Taft Ave. in Manila, it gives me so much joy and happiness to be here with you this morning, here in Majayjay in Laguna, for this Holy Mass on the Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles, in which your beautiful and historic church will be raised and elevated to the level of a Minor Basilica.

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For me as the Apostolic Nuncio, it gives me a lot of joy and happiness to be with you here this morning, in your beautiful cathedral, the Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of the Conversion of St Paul.

We praise and thank the Lord, for gathering us as one community, as one family, on this Sunday within the Octave of Easter, the Second Sunday of Easter.

Pope Francis has passed away. The whole world mourns his passing. Acclamations and expressions of grief continue to pour in from dignitaries of differennt religious faiths and persuasion, sovereigns and national leaders. He responds in silence. He now prays for us in heaven.

In the afternoon of April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced that His Holiness Pope Francis died at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

As I sense the approaching twilight of my earthly life, and with firm hope in eternal life, I wish to set out my final wishes solely regarding the place of my burial.

Our hearts are filled with joy and happiness. So, for me, as your Apostolic Nuncio, who lives very close to you, just around the corner, on Taft Ave., I am very happy to share your Easter joy this morning, the Resurrection of our Lord.

The Holy Father Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Fr. Ronald Anthony Parco Timoner, a priest from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Daet, Province

13 March 2025, Indonesia and the Holy See celebrated 75 years of their diplomatic relations. This relationship began with the Vatican's rec

In a historic move to deepen devotion to Saint Vincent Ferrer across the Philippines, the Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer in Mamatid

“When Joseph awoke from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home” (Matthew 1:24).

In a spirit of faith and unity, Catholics from across the Jakarta Archdiocese gathered at the Our Lady of Akita Prayer Garden in Pantai Inda

The golden anniversary of the foundation of your diocese on this very day, March 11th, 1975, with the installation here in the Cathedral of

“The hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed, the Father seeks such pe

The Diocese of Catarman celebrated its 50th Jubilee Year on March 11, 2025, with a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Archbishop Charles Jo