Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will attend the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, an official confirmed on April 29, Tuesday.
Cardinal Michael Michai Kijbunchu of Thailand celebrates the 40th anniversary of his election to the cardinalate and the 50th anniversary of the Archbishop of Bangkok's consecration on June 3,.
"The birth of the Law on sexual violence is a manifestation of the presence of the state, but access to justice for women victims of sexual violence has not been optimal," said Sr. Immaculata.
"We all should show respect to people of all religions. Only then can we have a peaceful coexistence under the discipline of faith," said Father Gomes.
"This pilgrimage is an opportunity for people to deepen their faith, strengthen the bonds between parishes, and expand their love for one another," said Father Aster.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said it was "perplexed" by the case filed by former election chair Harriet Demetriou against Fr. Winston Cabading, a local media outfit reported.
Fr. Winston Cabading, OP, strongly reiterated that the Vatican decision regarding the nature of the alleged Marian apparition in Lipa, Batangas, is “definitive and final” and, therefore, cannot be challenged or overturned.
"The Catholic Church is here today to bridge the gap between the Catholic community and Buddhism," said Bishop Olivier Schmitthaeusler, the apostolic vicar of Phnom Penh.
