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Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged Catholics to view the traditional Santacruzan as more than just a colorful procession, but as a call to deeper Christian devotion and reflection on the meaning of the cross.
As the Philippines prepares for Holy Week with millions of travelers and 40,000 firefighters deployed for safety, Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula reminded Catholics that the greatest act of love is enduring for others.
During his first Easter mass, Pope Leo XIV warned against global indifference to violence and urged leaders to choose peace. Similarly, Manila’s Jose Cardinal Advincula delivered an Easter message to the Catholic faithful, calling to push back against global indifference and the normalization of genocide amid ongoing wars.
Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has called on fellow priests to confront and address their mental and emotional challenges, noting that one in five Filipino priests experience psychological distress.