Pope Leo XIV — the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church — shared a simple Thanksgiving message ahead of the holiday: focus on gratitude and promote peace. Asked what he’s thankful for, the Pope said he’s grateful for “many things,” and encouraged Americans to use the holiday as a moment to say thank you to someone and recognize “the many gifts we’ve been given — the gift of life, the gift of faith, the gift of unity.” He called Thanksgiving “a beautiful feast that unites all people,” in

LOOK: A prayer rally is ongoing at the EDSA Shrine on Sunday, November 23, 2025, as Catholic Church leaders and various civil society organizations gather to call for accountability and moral governance. Hundreds of parishioners joined the procession, which will be followed by a Mass to be presided over by Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, and later a prayer rally organized by clergy who stressed that the mobilization is rooted in faith rather than partisan politics. | via Francis Orcio, ABS-CBN Ne

'RED WEDNESDAY' LOOK: The Manila Cathedral lit in red in solidarity with persecuted Christians across the globe, as the Church marks this year’s observance of Red Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The annual initiative, led by ACN – Aid to the Church in Need, seeks to raise awareness on the plight of Christians who continue to face violence, discrimination, and restrictions in practicing their faith. Church leaders urged the faithful to take a moment to reflect, attend Mass, extend material support,