It came as a surprise for Catholics all over the world when Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, from Chicago, United States, was chosen early morning Friday (May 9, Philippine Standard Time) to become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

When Pope Leo XIV visited Laguna

(Editor’s note: This is part of OpinYin Laguna’s continuing “Pilgrim Watch” series, highlighting historic churches in Laguna that tourists can visit during Holy Week.)

Pilgrim Watch: Pakil’s ‘Turumba’ Church

After the holiness of Filipino saints Lorenzo Ruiz and Pedro Calungsod, who will be the next Phiippine pious to be beatified by the Vatican?

Cebuano archbishop candidate for beatification in Vatican

Bishop Antonio Maralit, leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo, is now set to play a wider role in the Church's drive towards evangelization.


Bishop Maralit appointed to Vatican dicastery

(Editor’s note: Sa isyung ito sisimulan ang “Pilgrim Watch,” isang feature series ukol sa mga makasaysayang simbahan sa lalawigan ng Laguna na maaaring puntahan sa darating na Mahal na Araw.)


Sa simbahang nagbinyag sa Pambansang Bayani

With several centuries-old churches dating back to the Spanish colonial period, local officials in Laguna province see a huge potential in the growth of pilgrimage tourism.

Pilgrimage tourism in Laguna

Since it was found off the shores of what was then San Pedro Tunasan in Laguna during the Spanish colonial period, the statue of Jesus Christ in the Holy Sepulchre has earned the adoration of Filipino Catholics from all over the country.

Lolo Uweng Shrine opens memorabilia exhibit

Editor's Note: Ito ang ikalawang bahagi ng "Pilgrim Watch,” isang feature series ukol sa mga makasaysayang simbahan sa lalawigan ng Laguna na maaaring puntahan sa darating na Mahal na Araw.

Majayjay Church: Unang 'minor basilica' sa Laguna

More than simply serving as a bulwark of the Catholic faith, the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre in Barangay Landayan, San Pedro City, Laguna has contributed to the overall socio-economic growth of the city for decades.

Lolo Uweng statue, bell declared 'Local Cultural Treasures'

Not many residents of San Pedro, Laguna may know it, but the city has had a direct connection with Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 last April 21.

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