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Often engaged in bitter bickering, Filipinos across the political spectrum are united in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years.

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The world mourns the loss of one of the most beloved and transformative leaders of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentinian descent, he reshaped how many viewed the doctrine of the Church through his compassionate leadership and bold pronouncements.

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And just like that the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the successor of St. Peter, and one of the world’s most beloved religious leaders died yesterday at the age of 88.

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Scores of penitents whipped themselves bloody under a scorching Philippine sun while others were nailed to crosses in a polarising Good Friday tradition drawing the most extreme of Catholic devotees.

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The highest official in the Catholic Church in Cebu urged churchgoers to focus on self-reflection this Lent. In his Palm Sunday message, Archbishop Palma said that there might have been actions we’ve done that don’t align with the values of Jesus.

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In order to gain hope and deeper faith, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula yesterday told the Catholic faithful that they should take up their crosses and offer them to the Lord.

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It was the early morning of Nov. 23, 1963 when my mother – a conservative closed Catholic or “cerrada Catolica” as they say in Spanish – woke me up saying with fervent urgency: “reza tu para el presidente de America” (pray for the president of the United States).

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The world mourns the loss of one of the most beloved and transformative leaders of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentinian descent, he reshaped how many viewed the doctrine of the Church through his compassionate leadership and bold pronouncements.

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And just like that the head of the Roman Catholic Church, the successor of St. Peter, and one of the world’s most beloved religious leaders died yesterday at the age of 88.

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Scores of penitents whipped themselves bloody under a scorching Philippine sun while others were nailed to crosses in a polarising Good Friday tradition drawing the most extreme of Catholic devotees.

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The highest official in the Catholic Church in Cebu urged churchgoers to focus on self-reflection this Lent. In his Palm Sunday message, Archbishop Palma said that there might have been actions we’ve done that don’t align with the values of Jesus.

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Hinikayat ng isang Catholic bishop ang mga mananampalataya na magpahinga at manahimik muna sa politika ngayong Mahal na Araw, na pinakabanal na panahon sa mga Kristiyano sa buong mundo.

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In order to gain hope and deeper faith, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula yesterday told the Catholic faithful that they should take up their crosses and offer them to the Lord.

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