Pope Francis’ Rosary Gift Not for Sen de Lima, PNP Chaplain Apologizes

Last Sunday, Senator Leila de Lima revealed that she received a rosary from Pope Francis as a gift for her. But while she expressed her gratitude to the Pope, the real receipt is another female prisoner, and not her. It was learned the PNP (Philippine National Police) Chaplain made a mistake, and got confused with the name on the package.

Pope Francis Dismisses Bicolano Priest Efren Avenido Over Sexual Abuse of Minors, VP Robredo Reacts

Pope Francis has finally approved the dismissal of Efren Avenido, the former Catholic priest from Bicol region who was allegedly involved in sexual abuse of minors. The good news was made public on a Facebook post by Madz Tumbali SJ, who said that Avenido should also be criminally liable. Nevertheless, Vice President Leni Robredo has a reaction.