MANILA, Philippines—With closed eyes and a somber face, a young boy quietly touched the marble surface of a historic altar Sunday, praying to blessed Pope John Paul II that his mother be healed from her illness. The boy was confident that the beloved pontiff, who was beatified in an elaborate ceremony at the Vatican Sunday, [...]
MANILA, Philippines—With closed eyes and a somber face, a young boy quietly touched the marble surface of a historic altar on Sunday, praying to blessed Pope John Paul II that his mother be healed from her illness. The boy was confident that the beloved pontiff, who was beatified in an elaborate ceremony at the Vatican [...]
MANILA, Philippines—Stressing that he was not out to antagonize the Catholic Church, controversial tour guide Carlos Celdran Tuesday distributed stickers and pamphlets encouraging support for the reproductive health bill to churchgoers and passersby at the Quiapo Church in Manila. Celdran, in a white “I heart Quiapo” T-shirt under his signature Jose Rizal bowler, maintained he [...]
