As the Church prepares to mark the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2031, the Philippines is set to receive a nationwide pilgrimage of her image.
Some three thousand delegates from dioceses across the country are expected to arrive in Davao City beginning August 27, 2025, for the three-day Philippine Apostolic Congress on Mercy (PACOM 2025).
Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said that full transparency of the Church’s expenditures can help dispel criticisms claiming it only exploits the poor and the needy for profit and selfish goals.
Fr. Labiao also hopes that the project will not only spread the purpose of the encyclical Laudato Si' of His Holiness Francis but also generate employment in the communities and further prevent the worsening climate crisis.
