Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross
Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent.
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Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics attend Pope Leo XIV's vigil at Holy Year youth festival
Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics descended on Rome for the Youth Jubilee, which kicked off on Tuesday evening with a mass by the Pope in St Peter's Square. They gathered for a vigil on Saturday night ahead of a Sunday mass held by the Pope.
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Gaza Church Strike: In a rare public rebuke, President Trump personally phoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic Church, the Holy Family Church. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trumpās reaction was "not positive," and said Netanyahu agreed the strike was a mistake. Israel has expressed deep regret, stating stray ammunition hit the church, killing three civilians and injuring nine, including the parish priest.
The incident, which has drawn international condemnationāfrom the Vatican to Italy and Franceāadds fresh strain to U.S.āIsrael relations. Netanyahu pledged a full investigation, emphasizing Israelās commitment to protecting civilians and holy sites. As global outrage mounts over one of Gaza's most sacred landmarks being struck, Trump's demand for accountability signals growing U.S. intolerance of collateral harm amidst the Gaza conflict.
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Gaza Christians killed in Israeli strike on church compound laid to rest
Mourners gathered Thursday evening in Gaza City for the funeral of two Christians killed when an Israeli shell struck Gazaās only Catholic church compound earlier that day.
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An Israeli airstrike on the Holy Family Church compound in Gaza has killed three civilians and injured several others, including children and a parish priest. The Latin Patriarchate called it a "morally unjustified tragedy" as the church sheltered women, children, and the elderly. France, Italy, and the Vatican condemned the attack, demanding accountability. Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow and urged a ceasefire. Israel has apologized and launched an investigation, stating religious sites are not intentionally targeted despite growing criticism.
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China-Philippines tensions erupt over Taiwan as Beijing issues its most explosive warning yet to Manila, demanding adherence to the āOne Chinaā policy. The fiery statement raises fears of a sharper diplomatic and military confrontation in the region, with both sides refusing to back down.
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A massive fire has ripped through the densely populated district of Tondo in Manila, triggering chaos and panic among residents. Witnesses reported a huge explosion moments after the blaze erupted, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and forcing hundreds to flee their homes. Firefighters are battling to contain the inferno as authorities investigate the cause of the blast. Emergency crews are on high alert, with fears of further explosions and damage in the packed urban neighborhood.
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In a bold diplomatic and military move, India hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with full state honoursāwhile simultaneously dispatching warships for joint patrols in the South China Sea. INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan sailed alongside Philippine vessels inside Manilaās exclusive economic zone, triggering a subtle yet unmistakable warning to China. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, calling the waters part of the āglobal commons.ā
The joint drill coincided with Marcosā five-day India visit, where the two nations signed a landmark Strategic Partnership agreement to boost defence, maritime cooperation, disaster relief and cyber security. While India didnāt name China, Beijingās rebuke of āthird-party interferenceā left little ambiguity. The coordinated political hospitality and military manoeuvres signal Indiaās rising Indo-Pacific assertiveness and a strategic alignment with one of Chinaās fiercest regional rivalsāfirmly placing New Delhi in the emerging anti-China security web across the Indo-Pacific.
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China has issued a stark warning after the Philippines and India completed their first-ever joint naval patrol in the disputed South China Sea, reporting āshadowingā vessels and prompting Beijingās PLA Southern Theatre Command to declare its forces on high alert. The maritime cooperative activityāas three Indian warships operated alongside Philippine frigates near Scarborough Shoalācoincided with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.ās state visit to New Delhi, signaling a deeper strategic bond between the two democracies.
China condemned the move, accusing Manila of ārallying external powersā and asserting that such so-called joint patrols undermine regional peace. Analysts warn India's involvement could reshape the Quadās maritime posture and provoke tougher Chinese responses. Beijing insists disputes must be settled directly and vows to safeguard its territorial sovereignty. As $3 trillion in trade flows through these waters annually, this flashpoint could mark a significant shift in Indo-Pacific security dynamics.
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In a significant show of unity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have issued a strong joint warning to China amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. During a high-level briefing, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law and protecting maritime sovereignty, signaling a tougher stance against Beijingās aggressive actions in disputed waters. The move marks a deepening India-Philippines strategic partnership as Manila faces mounting pressure from Chinese incursions.
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