Pope Francis

Newest batch of Filipinos earn papal award

Pope Francis confers “For the Church and Pope” award to five Caritas Manila lay leaders and benefactors.           Pope Francis has bestowed the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, Latin for “For Church and Pope” award to five Filipinos for their long and distinguished service to the church. The individuals are known for…

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A Look Back: President Benigno S. Aquino III

Rest in peace, Mr. President! Here is former President Benigno S. Aquino III, 15th President of the Philippines in pictures: PeopleAsia publisher and president Babe Romualdez raises then Sen. Aquino's hand in a congratulatory gesture after being awarded as one of the People of the Year in 2009 Aquino with PeopleAsia…

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Papal Power: Remembering a visit of a lifetime

Happy Easter, everybody! Remember that on this special day that symbolizes new hope and renewal, there is always something to look forward to and be thankful for, even during the most challenging of times. As the anointed "people's pope" Pope Francis celebrates his fourth anniversary as the leader of some 1.2…

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Celebrate World Smile Day with PeopleAsia’s gallery of smiles

October marks the celebration of World Smile Day — a lighthearted holiday that commemorates the invention of the ubiquitous, friendly, yellow smiley face invented by artist Harvey Ball in 1963. It's been celebrated around the world since 1999 with the whole day dedicated to "good cheer and good works" paired with a simple…

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13 Truths I Learned from life

By BUM D. TENORIO JR. Positively charged. That’s who and what I am. Life taught me to be like that. I am a blessing hunter because life taught me to never be lackadaisical in finding a miracle or two, big or small, wherever I am, whatever I do. Even in…

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The ABCs with PeopleAsia Pt. 2

Pencils down, hands up and pass your papers forward! Here's the second half of your ABC lessons with PeopleAsia. Need to backtrack and review? Check out The ABCs with PeopleAsia Pt. 1 here. F - Pope Francis After a few millennia of both shining and appalling moments, one would think one…

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Pontifex Maximus

By JOAQUIN CARLOS U. DE JESUS It has been years since the head of the Roman Catholic Church was a rock star in both the spiritual and secular spheres. Mired for years in scandals of corruption, sex abuse and inflexibility, the Catholic Church—globally—is currently enjoying a seeming rebirth of popularity…

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