The writer’s journey to Penang reveals vestiges of the locale’s Portuguese ancestry and its strong Catholic roots, which have, no doubt, contributed to the existence of the Lighthouse Thrift House, a safe haven for the underprivileged.
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A Cold Shower
The war continues, with millions of refugees and thousands of dead. A war that, as the Holy See stated in a press release a few days ago, “is morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric, senseless, repugnant, and sacrilegious.” Will the Russian people have the courage to end it?
Pope Francis ends ‘penitential pilgrimage’ to Canada with message of healing, reconciliation and hope
During his six-day trip to Canada, the Holy Father apologized for the “evil” of church personnel who worked on Canada’s infamous residential schools and the “catastrophic” effect the school system had on indigenous families. The Supreme Pontiff asked the indigenous community to restore its relationship with Catholicism, but without negating the past.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the oldest pope in history
According to the calculations of the Italian episcopal journal Avvenire and the magazine Famiglia Cristiana, Pope Benedict officially broke the previous longevity record held by Italian Leo XIII who died in 1903 at the age of 93 years.
The Church upholds the Truth and safeguards the Rights of the Unborn
The Catholic Church has and always will stand unhesitatingly for the truth, despite the vile, perfidious attacks of the enemy. The demand for abortion and the perverse lies that attempt to support the murder of the innocent will never undermine the truth of God, which is made evident through His Church.
United Colors of Philippines: Pahiyas, the fiesta that celebrates Filipino identity
A colorful and exuberant festival of gratitude, Pahiyas plays a vital role in maintaining and representing Filipino identity in Macau.
Ayatollah Arafi meets with Pope Francis, discusses religious interaction, condemns persecution of the innocent
The head of Iran’s Islamic Seminary Ayatollah Alireza Arafi held a meeting with Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, at the Vatican to propound the idea of religious solidarity holding the key to the world’s problems.
Flores de Mayo: Mary, Flowers and Filipino Camaraderie
Mary’s special month was even more so with the celebration of Flores de Mayo after the span of the pandemic. It was a beautiful occasion honouring Our Lady and facilitating the bonding of Filipinos.
The Blessing of Cardinal Tagle’s Chinese Roots
Cardinal Tagle makes no secret of his Chinese roots, which are evident through his words, written and spoken. This Chinese ancestry, in combination with his humble, affable demeanor, is expected to help the growing Church in Asia.
Alberico Vitalini – An Embodiment of the Truly Catholic Artist
Alberico Vitalini is a musician whose artistry was embedded in his faith. The effect being that he not only produced wonderful liturgical music, he also represented his Catholicism with graciousness that belied the notion of the unpredictable artist.