DIPOLOG, Zamboanga del Norte โ An Italian Jesuit priest who was killed by a Subanen tribesman in 1648 in the town of Ponotโnow Jose Dalmanโmay soon be canonized, the Diocese of Dipolog announced on Thursday. Fr. Francesco Palliola, 35, arrived…
Gunmen attack church in Nigeria, escalate pressure on Tinubu government
Gunmen killed at least two people and kidnapped pastor, along with several worshippers, after they stormed a church on Tuesday evening in Eruku, a town in central Nigeriaโs Kwara State, local police and witnesses said on Wednesday. The assault comes…
Philippine Church names 7 โnew martyrsโ for Jubilee 2025, most killed in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines โ The Catholic Church in the Philippines has recognized seven Filipinos as โnew martyrsโ โ men and women who gave their lives for the Gospel, most of them victims of religious and social violence in the countryโs south.…
What If a Pastor Focused More on Being a Christian Than on Being a Pastor?
Have you ever paused to wonder how life might look if a pastor prioritized their identity as a Christian over their role as a pastor? At first glance, it might seem obviousโof course, being a Christian should come first. Our…
9 Hard Truths About Church Hypocrisy: A Call for Authenticity
The church is meant to be a havenโa place of comfort, compassion, and spiritual guidance. For many, however, the reality often falls short. Despite preaching love, humility, and acceptance, some churches fail to live out these values, revealing a painful…
