In a tribute to faith, culture, and history, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has unveiled a special ₱17 commemorative stamp featuring Pope Leo XIV. Only 10,000 copies have been printed, making it a prized item for collectors and faithful alike.
Fr Richard Anthony D’Souza, S.J., a Goan Jesuit priest and astrophysicist, has been appointed Director of the Vatican Observatory by Pope Leo XIV. The move marks a historic leadership transition as Fr D’Souza succeeds Br Guy Consolmagno, S.J., and reaffirms the Church’s commitment to the dialogue between science and faith.
Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, celebrated his first Mass as head of the Catholic Church inside the Sistine Chapel, calling his election both a "cross and a blessing." The Chicago-born Augustinian, who succeeds Pope Francis, emphasized joy, humility, and the need to spread the Gospel in a secular world.
