Rappler Talk: Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Pope Francis and the Philippines

Rappler Talk: Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Pope Francis and the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – The death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, left a nation that grieves “like orphans.” This is how Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas described the impact of the Pope’s death on the Philippines, a Catholic-majority country that regarded him as a grandfather. Rappler religion reporter Paterno Esmaquel II talks to Villegas on Thursday, April 24, about the Pope’s ties to the Philippines: the papal visit in…

Archbishop recalls Pope Francis’ words of encouragement amid threats due to stance vs EJKs

Dagupan-Lingayen Archbishop Socrates Villegas has recalled receiving personal encouragement from the late Pope Francis amid the threats and ridicule he faced for his strong opposition to extrajudicial killings during the administration of then-President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement mourning the passing of the Holy Father, Villegas shared how Pope Francis urged him to remain steadfast in his mission of guiding his flock through his pastoral le…

Archbishop: Pope's Words Strengthen Amid EJK Threats - The Rod Magaru Show

Dagupan-Lingayen Archbishop Socrates Villegas has recalled receiving personal encouragement from the late Pope Francis amid the threats and ridicule he faced for his strong opposition to extrajudicial killings during the administration of then-President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement mourning the passing of the Holy Father, Villegas shared how Pope Francis urged him to remain steadfast... The post Archbishop: Pope’s Words Strengthen Amid EJK Th…