Faith

Rappler columnist and investigative journalist Ana P. Santos has received a grant from the National Book Development Board (NBDB) for her forthcoming book, 'The Other Mary: Womanhood, Faith, Sexuality. Survival.' The book is a collection of narrative nonfiction portraits drawn from her investigative work on Filipino women navigating faith, sexuality, and survival.

December 06, 2025 Reported by AI

Hundreds of faithful attend every first Monday of the month at the Santo Domingo de la Calzada parish in Algete, Madrid, for the Mercy Prayer led by priest José María Sánchez de la Madrid. Over 800 people show up in person and 1,500 connect online, seeking comfort and healing. The event blends testimonies, music, and prayers in a close and modern format.