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Pope Francis: The devil uses three ‘dangerous temptations’ to divide us

The pope said that the devil uses attachment to material things, mistrust, and the thirst for power to divide Christian communities

Philippine Catholic bishops back ‘No Meat Friday’ campaign

“Skipping meat on Fridays can also help make us healthier as well boost the Church’s campaign on climate change”

On Temptations

Clearly, we cannot overcome temptations without the help of the One who already triumphed against it

Manila prelate tells faithful to observe Lent with sincerity, pure intention

“This season is a blessed time for us to turn away from hypocrisy and worldly attachments"

Photos: ‘Running Priest’ visits sick, elderly on Ash Wednesday

The priest used to run to bring attention to the issues that he is passionate about, such as human rights and the environment

Pope Francis: Free yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’ 

Pope Francis marked the start of the season of Lent with Mass at the Basilica of Santa Sabina on Rome’s Aventine Hill

Photos: ‘Repent and believe in the Gospel’

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting.

Manila archdiocese reverts to imposition of ashes during Ash Wednesday observance

“We will revert to the imposition of ashes on the forehead of the faithful,” read the letter of instruction released by the archdiocese

Ash Wednesday for Catholics

While the ashes symbolize penance and contrition, they are also a reminder that God is gracious and merciful to those who call on Him

Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2023: ‘We need to listen to...

The pope recalled “the command that God the Father addresses to the disciples .... The voice from the cloud says: ‘Listen to him.’”

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