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THANKS TO POPE FRANCIS, FILIPINO THEOLOGIAN FINDS NEW CAREER AS A MOVIE STAR

January 17, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – All eyes and ears were on Pope Francis as he celebrated mass before an all-clergy audience at the Manila Cathedral on Friday. But only until a theologian took to the lectern to sing the responsorial psalm.

Meet Kenneth Rey Parsad from the Diocese of Bangued, Abra in Northern Philippines.

He captivated the congregation and millions who watched a telecast of the event not only with his singing voice, but with his good looks, very good looks.

Soon after the mass, ABS-CBN signed him up for a new teleserye with a working title, “Forgive Me Father For I have Sinned.” Newly-wed Marian Rivera will play the lead actress role opposite Parsad.

Viva Films (which just changed its name to Viva il Papa Films) is reportedly considering Parsad to star in an upcoming film epic, ‘Padre Damaso.’

Blessings come in strange ways, and Parsad has no one to thank but Pope Francis.

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KRIS AQUINO’S ‘PRIVATE’ MEETING WITH POPE FRANCIS

January 16, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

Kris Aquino kissing the Pope's ring in Malacañang Palace — Kris Aquino kissing the Pope’s ring in Malacañang Palace

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Like a kid in a candy store, presidential sister and TV personality Kris Aquino excitedly posted photos on her Instagram account of her ‘private’ meeting with visiting Pope Francis during the latter’s first stop in Malacañang, the Philippine presidential palace.

It wasn’t really a private meeting as hundreds of other dignitaries and guests with Malacañang connections were there as well, as seen in the photos.

She took the opportunity to show Pope Francis the rosary that she claimed was given by the pontiff to her son Josh during a previous visit to the Vatican.

What Kris didn’t say in her Instagram post was that after she kissed the Pope’s ring and showed him the rosary, Francis said, “And who are you again?”

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POPE FRANCIS TO FILIPINO PRIESTS: ‘GIVE UP YOUR WORLDLY POSSESSIONS, INCLUDING SMART PHONES’

January 16, 2015 Pol Pinoy Leave a comment

MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles) – Pope Francis today celebrated his first mass in his 5-day visit to the Philippines. Attendance was limited to bishops, priests and clergy. (Public masses will be held at the Tacloban Airport and Rizal Park in Manila later this weekend.)

As the pope entered the church for the processional, hundreds of clicks and flashes greeted him, all coming from smart phones of priests and clergy in attendance.

During his homily, Francis admonished the crowd to give up worldy possessions, in accordance with their priestly vows. “Yes, and that would include your smart phones,” the pontiff said.

There was a eerie silence inside the church that one could almost hear a pin drop.

Asked whether he will heed the Pope’s advice, one of those in attendance, Father Damaso de la Cruz told The Adobo Chronicles, “Absolutely. But first I will have to download the photos I took of the Holy Father into my laptop computer.”