A Sept. 18 Mass commemorating five centuries of Christianity in the Philippines and the feast of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino martyr and saint, drew about 450 people.
Filipinos mark 500 years of Christian faith that connects them globally
Pope asks Filipinos to celebrate the gift of faith and pass it on
Pope Francis delivered a video message to the people of the Philippines as they open a jubilee year to mark the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in their country.