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25/05/2026

TYPES OF MAGISTERIUM
(Ordinary and Extraordinary)

The Magisterium derived from the Latin word Magister meaning "Teacher". It refers to the official teaching authority of the Catholic Church, comprised of the Pope and the bishops in union with him. It is responsible for authentically interpreting, safeguarding, and passing down Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The authority they hold is rooted in apostolic succession.

Biblical Foundation of Magisterium

Matthew 16:18-19:
Jesus gives Peter the "keys of the kingdom of heaven" and the power to "bind and loose", a rabbinical term for authoritative teaching and making binding judgments.

Matthew 18:18:
Jesus extends this binding and loosing authority to all the Apostles, ensuring the Church has an institutional voice to resolve disputes.

Luke 10:16:
Jesus grants His representatives divine authority, stating: "He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me".

1 Timothy 3:15:
The Apostle Paul describes the Church as "the pillar and bulwark of the truth," emphasizing its role as the definitive guardian of the Gospel.

Acts 15 (The Council of Jerusalem): When a major theological dispute arises in the early Church regarding circumcision, the Apostles and elders gather to make a definitive ruling. They issue a binding decree, stating, "It has seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us..."

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25/05/2026

Now you can download and read Pope Leo XIV's Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25, 2026.
The encyclical develops the Churchʼs social teaching in light of artificial intelligence, situating new questions of human dignity, labor, and the common good within the tradition that runs from Rerum Novarum through Centesimus Annus and Laudato Si'.
Download and read the full encyclical as a PDF here: https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/full-text-of-magnifica-humanitas-read-pope-leo-xiv-s-first-encyclical

25/05/2026

17/05/2026

17/05/2026

A HISTORIC TRIUMPH OF FAITH: THE PONTIFICAL CORONATION OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA IMMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN Y DEL TRIUNFO DE LA CRUZ DE MIGPANGI

From the ancient walls of the Cotta to the hearts of generations of the faithful, her maternal protection has remained an unshakeable anchor of faith.

With profound joy and thanksgiving, the Archdiocese of Ozamis announces a monumental milestone in our local church's history. By mandate of the Holy See, the venerable and miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de la Immaculada Concepción y del Triunfo de la Cruz de Migpangi (Birhen sa Cotta) will be elevated to the highest honor with a Pontifical Coronation.

This historic and grace-filled ritual will be solemnly led by His Excellency, Most Rev. Charles John Brown, D.D., Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, acting in the name and authority of the Holy Father.

Join us as we witness history unfold and crown our Queen, a perpetual testament to centuries of deep devotion, protection, and unyielding faith.

📅 July 08, 2026
📍Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Viva la Virgen! Viva Birhen sa Cotta!

15/05/2026

The Apostolic Succession a living inheritance passed down from hand to hand, generation after generation for over 2,000 years.
From St. Peter to Pope Leo XIV, the mission remains the same to guard the Truth and shepherd the flock. We follow a lineage of service established by Christ Himself.

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15/05/2026

On May 8, the Vatican issued a commemorative stamp marking the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV.

The stamp, issued by the Vatican City Postal and Philatelic Service, features a portrait of the Holy Father set against an image of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, whose feast the Church celebrates on May 8. In the portrait, the Blessed Virgin looks down toward Pope Leo “as a sign of maternal protection,” Raúl Berzosa, the artist, explained.

More: https://www.ewtnnews.com/vatican/illustrator-of-new-stamp-of-pope-leo-xiv-reflects-on-limits-of-ai-in-sacred-art