‘One of the best popes’: Filipinos mourn, pay tribute to Pope Francis

"One of the best popes we've ever had." Filipinos paid tribute to Pope Francis following the announcement of his passing on Easter Monday, mourning the...

After Pope Francis’ death, focus turns cardinals who will choose his successor

VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, Roman Catholics around the globe will start speculating on who among the red-robed cardinals...

Quotes: Reactions to the death of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday. He...

‘Hard launch’: Nurse Even shocks followers with reveal of longtime relationship, marriage plans

"Ang hard launch." Filipinos were surprised to learn that nurse and content creator John Steven Soriano, better known online as "Nurse Even," revealed he is...

Explainer: The steps to choose a successor to Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that...

Factbox: What happens now, after the death of Pope Francis

Camerlengo confirms death, seals apartment, prepares funeral Mourning rites last nine days, funeral in St. Peter's Square Conclave to elect new pope starts...

Pope Francis shook up Church with simplicity, raising conservative ire

Inherited a deeply divided Church after Benedict XVI's resignation in 2013 Appointed 80% of cardinal electors, increasing chances of a progressive successor Struggled...

Pope Francis has died, Vatican says in video statement

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement...

Trump threatens to cut another $1 billion in Harvard funding, WSJ reports

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to cut another $1 billion in funding for Harvard University, this time targeting health research, the Wall Street...

AI-generated music accounts for 18% of all tracks uploaded to Deezer

About 18% of songs uploaded to Deezer DEEZR.PA are fully generated by AI, the French streaming platform said on Wednesday, underscoring the technology's growing use amid...

Pangilinan eating banana leaf? Kiko Matos debunks viral claims in video

Actor Kiko Matos pointed out that former senator Kiko Pangilinan did not eat a banana leaf, contrary to what some social media users believed. The...

New Daet bishop’s ordination, installation slated in May

A new bishop will formally lead the Diocese of Daet’s more than 600,000 Catholics on May 1. Bishop-elect Herman Abcede will be ordained at the...

New ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027

LOS ANGELES — Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new "Star Wars" film that will reach movie theaters in May 2027, Walt Disney's DIS.N Lucasfilm announced...

Why Katy Perry’s celebrity spaceflight blazed a trail for climate breakdown

What’s not to like about an all-female celebrity crew riding a rocket into space? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Katy Perry and her...

China navy says Philippine frigate illegally entered Scarborough Shoal waters

BEIJING — China's Southern Theatre navy said a Philippines frigate had "illegally intruded" into the waters of Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, "seriously violating" Chinese sovereignty and...