17/09/2025
Bishop Noel Pedregosa of Malaybalay Meets Pope Leo XIV at St. Peterβs Square During Mindanao Bishopsβ Pilgrimage for the Jubilee of Hope
Rome, Italy β September 17, 2025
Today, Most Rev. Noel Portal Pedregosa, D.D., Bishop of Malaybalay, had the grace of meeting Pope Leo XIV during the General Audience at St. Peterβs Square in Rome. The encounter took place as part of the Mindanao Bishopsβ Pilgrimage for the Jubilee of Hope, held from September 13β17, 2025.
The pilgrimage brought together bishops from across Mindanao, who journeyed in communion with the universal Church to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope. This spiritual undertaking was not only an opportunity to renew their pastoral commitment but also a sign of unity with the Holy Father and the global Catholic community.
During the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV greeted pilgrims and groups from around the world, offering words of encouragement and blessing. Bishop Pedregosa, together with his brother bishops, expressed their filial devotion to the Pope and their solidarity with his mission of shepherding the Church in todayβs times.
The Jubilee of Hope emphasizes renewal, reconciliation, and the strengthening of faith in Christ amidst the challenges of the modern world. For the Mindanao bishops, this pilgrimage also serves as a profound moment of prayer for peace, harmony, and the continued flourishing of the Church in the Philippines.