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GMA Network
25-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Manila Archdiocese urges prayers for world peace amid Middle East tensions
The Manila Cathedral is filled with people attending the 5 p.m. Mass on Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Intramuros, Manila. TINA PANGANIBAN-PEREZ/ GMA Integrated News The Archdiocese of Manila has called on the Catholic faithful to pray for peace amid continuing tensions in the Middle East, Ukraine, and other parts of the world. "May I request all parishes, mission stations, shrines, chapels, and communities of consecrated persons in the Archdiocese of Manila to organize communal prayers, Eucharistic Adoration, praying of the rosary, and Eucharistic celebrations for world peace," Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula said in a circular dated June 24, 2025. Advicula also urged the Catholic flock to include the following intention in the Prayer of the Faithful during Eucharistic celebrations starting Wednesday: "Upang mamayani ang kapayapaan sa Gitnang Silangan, sa Ukraine, at sa buong mundo at ipagadya nawa ang sangkatauhan sa karahasan, kasakiman at pangaabuso ng kapangyarihan na nagdudulot ng paghihirap at kamatayan sa marami. Manalangin tayo sa Panginoon." (We earnestly pray to God the Father almighty for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the world. May God cleanse the world of all violence, greed, and misuse of power that bring suffering and death to many. Let us pray to the Lord.) The Manila archdiocese released the circular after Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace during his Angelus message on Sunday. "War does not solve problems; on the contrary, it amplifies them and inflicts deep wounds on the history of peoples, which take generations to heal. No armed victory can compensate for the pain of mothers, the fear of children, or stolen futures. May nations chart their futures with works of peace, not with violence and bloodstained conflicts," Pope Leo XIV said. On June 13, hostilities between Israel and Iran flared as the two countries fired missiles against each other. Ahead of a self-imposed two-week deadline, US President Donald Trump announced the "very successful attack" of American bombers in Iran, adding that the crown jewel of Tehran's nuclear program, Fordow, is gone. Iran then attacked a US military base in Doha, which caused the temporary suspension of Qatari air traffic. Trump later announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was now in place, and asked that both sides not to violate it. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces attacked and set ablaze an oil depot in Russia's southern Rostov region on Wednesday. This came after Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, killing at least six people. The United Nations reported that global displacement climbed above 122 million this year due to the unresolved conflicts in countries like Sudan and Ukraine. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
Sydney Morning Herald
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Four lines from the Pope's funeral service will make history
When world leaders gather for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, they will find out how to do diplomacy the papal way – giving a nod to different countries by way of prayers. And amid all the languages used to remember the late pontiff, there will be one never before heard at a papal funeral: Chinese. The order of service, which has been released by the Vatican, is 87 pages long, which indicates the Mass could last two hours or more. Four lines from the Prayer of the Faithful will make history. 'For us gathered here, that having celebrated the sacred mysteries, we may one day be called by Christ to enter his glorious kingdom.' These words, which will be read aloud in Mandarin just after the homily, reflect the late Pope's ambitions regarding China, which were contentious among Catholics. Loading While US President Donald Trump, who will attend the funeral in St Peter's Square, continues his battle with China over tariffs, the Vatican is smoothing its relationship with Beijing. As a member of the Jesuit Order, Francis seemed driven to follow in the footsteps of its missionaries to pre-Communist China, and wanted to improve relations with Beijing. But he drew sharp criticism from those who argued his overtures did nothing to help Catholics and other Christians practise their faith in the communist state.
The Age
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Four lines from the Pope's funeral service will make history
When world leaders gather for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, they will find out how to do diplomacy the papal way – giving a nod to different countries by way of prayers. And amid all the languages used to remember the late pontiff, there will be one never before heard at a papal funeral: Chinese. The order of service, which has been released by the Vatican, is 87 pages long, which indicates the Mass could last two hours or more. Four lines from the Prayer of the Faithful will make history. 'For us gathered here, that having celebrated the sacred mysteries, we may one day be called by Christ to enter his glorious kingdom.' These words, which will be read aloud in Mandarin just after the homily, reflect the late Pope's ambitions regarding China, which were contentious among Catholics. Loading While US President Donald Trump, who will attend the funeral in St Peter's Square, continues his battle with China over tariffs, the Vatican is smoothing its relationship with Beijing. As a member of the Jesuit Order, Francis seemed driven to follow in the footsteps of its missionaries to pre-Communist China, and wanted to improve relations with Beijing. But he drew sharp criticism from those who argued his overtures did nothing to help Catholics and other Christians practise their faith in the communist state.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Pope's funeral to feature Bible verse in Chinese
When world leaders gather for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, they will find out how to do diplomacy the papal way – giving a nod to different countries by way of prayers. And amid all the languages used to remember the late pontiff, there will be one never before heard at a papal funeral: Chinese. The order of service, which has been released by the Vatican, is 87 pages long, which indicates the Mass could last two hours or more. Four lines from the Prayer of the Faithful will make history. 'For us gathered here, that having celebrated the sacred mysteries, we may one day be called by Christ to enter his glorious kingdom.' These words, which will be read aloud in Mandarin just after the homily, reflect the late Pope's ambitions regarding China, which were contentious among Catholics. While Donald Trump, the US president who will attend the funeral in St Peter's Square, continues his battle with China over tariffs, the Vatican is smoothing its relationship with Beijing. As a member of the Jesuit Order, Francis seemed driven to follow in the footsteps of its missionaries to pre-Communist China, and wanted to improve relations with Beijing. But he drew sharp criticism from those who argued his overtures did nothing to help Catholics and other Christians practise their faith in the communist state. Francis, one of the most widely travelled pontiffs in history, will also be remembered in prayers in French, Arabic, Spanish, Polish, German, Italian and English, which will also be used for a reading from the New Testament. The majority of the liturgy is in Latin. Also highly significant are the prayers at the end of the funeral in Greek from the Byzantine funeral liturgy of the Eastern Catholic Churches, reflecting another of the Pope's concerns during his 12 year pontificate – the faithful in troubled places such as Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and Eritrea. For Catholics around the world, the funeral Mass's structure will be immediately familiar. Credit: Reuters It follows the traditional pattern: the gathering of people, their call to God for forgiveness of their sins, readings from scripture, a homily, prayers of the faithful, the consecration of the bread and wine, the Lord's Prayer, a sign of peace shared among the faithful, Holy Communion, and the dismissal. Missing are the Gloria and the Creed, not essential and quite probably cut due to the length of the service. All Catholic funerals focus on the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that the dead will one day rise again, but with Francis's funeral held at Eastertide, this theme is particularly evident. Resurrection is mentioned time and time again through the funeral service. The readings, unusually for a Catholic Mass, do not include an extract from the Old Testament. Instead there is one from the Acts of the Apostles – the New Testament book, with words by St Peter, the leader of the apostles considered to be the first Pope – and another from St Paul's letter to the Philippians. Peter and Paul are considered the most important martyrs of the early Church, both executed in Rome. Together these readings remind people of Francis's role as Bishop of Rome and the continuity of the papal office, stretching back to the founding of Christianity. All the readings chosen, from Acts and St Paul's letter to the Phillipians and the Gospel, are the same as those read at the funeral of John Paul II in 2005. The Gospel, from John 21, 15-19, has Jesus urging Peter: 'Feed my sheep.' Both as bishop in Buenos Aires and as Pope, Francis wore a cross depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd. The psalm the Lord is My Shepherd was also sung at John Paul's funeral as well as that of Benedict XVI at St Peter's in 2022, nine years after he resigned as pope. Psalm 129 – Out of the depths I cry unto you O Lord – will be sung as an antiphon before communion, as it was at Benedict's service. For Catholics, the most sacred moment of the Mass comes when the bread and wine are consecrated, and transformed into the body and blood of Christ. Hundreds of priests will attend the Mass which should help with the distribution of communion as efficiently as possible in the form of communion wafers. Chalices of wine are likely only to be used for distribution among the clergy and those seated near the front, such as Catholic royalty. A key ecumenical moment will be the reciting of the Lord's Prayer, the most-loved prayer of Jesus, which can be said by Christians of all denominations. Only those who are in full communion with the Catholic Church can receive Holy Communion. After communion, Pope Francis will be commended to the mercy of God and then the saints will be called upon to pray for him. The litany of saints will include the Virgin Mary; the apostles; Roman martyrs from the early days of the Church including Laurence, Sebastian, Perpetua, Felicity, Cecilia and Agnes; and 18 canonised popes including John XXIII, Paul XI, and John Paul II. There will be no hymns sung during the funeral. Instead the music, sung by the choir of St Peter's, will be plainchant. The congregation will be invited to join in, singing key parts of the Mass, all in Latin, including the Lord's prayer, apart from Lord, Have Mercy which is always sung in Greek. After the litany of saints and the Byzantine funeral liturgy is sung, the coffin will be sprinkled with holy water (a reminder of baptism) and censed (a symbol of prayer wafting to heaven). A final In Paradisum will sung before the coffin is returned inside St Peter's Basilica before it is taken across Rome to Santa Maria Maggiore for burial. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. 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Telegraph
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Pope's funeral to feature Bible verse in Chinese
When world leaders gather for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, they will find out how to do diplomacy the papal way – giving a nod to different countries by way of prayers. And amid all the languages used to remember the late pontiff, there will be one never before heard at a papal funeral: Chinese. The order of service, which has been released by the Vatican, is 87 pages long, which indicates the Mass could last two hours or more. Four lines from the Prayer of the Faithful will make history. 'For us gathered here, that having celebrated the sacred mysteries, we may one day be called by Christ to enter his glorious kingdom.' These words, which will be read aloud in Mandarin just after the homily, reflect the late Pope's ambitions regarding China, which were contentious among Catholics. While Donald Trump, the US president who will attend the funeral in St Peter's Square, continues his battle with China over tariffs, the Vatican is smoothing its relationship with Beijing. As a member of the Jesuit Order, Francis seemed driven to follow in the footsteps of its missionaries to pre-Communist China, and wanted to improve relations with Beijing. But he drew sharp criticism from those who argued his overtures did nothing to help Catholics and other Christians practise their faith in the communist state. Francis, one of the most widely travelled pontiffs in history, will also be remembered in prayers in French, Arabic, Spanish, Polish, German, Italian and English, which will also be used for a reading from the New Testament. The majority of the liturgy is in Latin. Also highly significant are the prayers at the end of the funeral in Greek from the Byzantine funeral liturgy of the Eastern Catholic Churches, reflecting another of the Pope's concerns during his 12 year pontificate – the faithful in troubled places such as Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and Eritrea. Familiar liturgy For Catholics around the world, the funeral Mass's structure will be immediately familiar. It follows the traditional pattern: the gathering of people, their call to God for forgiveness of their sins, readings from scripture, a homily, prayers of the faithful, the consecration of the bread and wine, the Lord's Prayer, a sign of peace shared among the faithful, Holy Communion, and the dismissal. Missing are the Gloria and the Creed, not essential and quite probably cut due to the length of the service. Resurrection theme All Catholic funerals focus on the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that the dead will one day rise again, but with Francis's funeral held at Eastertide, this theme is particularly evident. Resurrection is mentioned time and time again through the funeral service. Bishop of Rome The readings, unusually for a Catholic Mass, do not include an extract from the Old Testament. Instead there is one from the Acts of the Apostles – the New Testament book, with words by St Peter, the leader of the apostles considered to be the first Pope – and another from St Paul's letter to the Philippians. Peter and Paul are considered the most important martyrs of the early Church, both executed in Rome. Together these readings remind people of Francis's role as Bishop of Rome and the continuity of the papal office, stretching back to the founding of Christianity. John Paul II All the readings chosen, from Acts and St Paul's letter to the Phillipians and the Gospel, are the same as those read at the funeral of John Paul II in 2005. The Gospel, from John 21, 15-19, has Jesus urging Peter: 'Feed my sheep.' Both as bishop in Buenos Aires and as Pope, Francis wore a cross depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd. The psalm the Lord is My Shepherd was also sung at John Paul's funeral as well as that of Benedict XVI at St Peter's in 2022, nine years after he resigned as pope. Psalm 129 – Out of the depths I cry unto you O Lord – will be sung as an antiphon before communion, as it was at Benedict's service. Holy Communion For Catholics, the most sacred moment of the Mass comes when the bread and wine are consecrated, and transformed into the body and blood of Christ. Hundreds of priests will attend the Mass which should help with the distribution of communion as efficiently as possible in the form of communion wafers. Chalices of wine are likely only to be used for distribution among the clergy and those seated near the front, such as Catholic royalty. Lord's prayer A key ecumenical moment will be the reciting of the Lord's Prayer, the most-loved prayer of Jesus, which can be said by Christians of all denominations. Only those who are in full communion with the Catholic Church can receive Holy Communion. Litany of the saints After communion, Pope Francis will be commended to the mercy of God and then the saints will be called upon to pray for him. The litany of saints will include the Virgin Mary; the apostles; Roman martyrs from the early days of the Church including Laurence, Sebastian, Perpetua, Felicity, Cecilia and Agnes; and 18 canonised popes including John XXIII, Paul XI, and John Paul II. Music There will be no hymns sung during the funeral. Instead the music, sung by the choir of St Peter's, will be plainchant. The congregation will be invited to join in, singing key parts of the Mass, all in Latin, including the Lord's prayer, apart from Lord, Have Mercy which is always sung in Greek. Last rites After the litany of saints and the Byzantine funeral liturgy is sung, the coffin will be sprinkled with holy water (a reminder of baptism) and censed (a symbol of prayer wafting to heaven). A final In Paradisum will sung before the coffin is returned inside St Peter's Basilica before it is taken across Rome to Santa Maria Maggiore for burial.
