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Cardinal Ambo David during a thanksgiving mass at the Diocese of Kalookan, December 14, 2024. Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News

Cardinal Ambo David during a thanksgiving mass at the Diocese of Kalookan, December 14, 2024

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Cardinal Ambo David

Harlene Delgado

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734155354535121424_Cardinal Ambo.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Cardinal Ambo David during a thanksgiving mass at the Diocese of Kalookan, December 14, 2024. Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Cardinal Ambo David during a thanksgiving mass at the Diocese of Kalookan, December 14, 2024. <em>Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- The Filipino faithful welcomed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio &quot;Ambo&quot; David as he returned to the Diocese of Kalookan on Saturday morning.</p><p>David, commonly known as Bishop Ambo before he was elevated by Pope Francis as cardinal, returned from Vatican, Rome early Saturday and officiated a thanksgiving mass at the San Roque Cathedral Parish at 9 in the morning.</p><p>Archbishops and clergy members across the country were in attendance as well as Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/7/philippines-bishop-ambo-now-a-cardinal-0002">READ: Philippines&#x27; Bishop Ambo now a cardinal</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/14/1-800-guests-expected-at-mass-welcoming-cardinal-pablo-david-1151">READ: 1,800 guests expected at mass welcoming Cardinal Pablo David</a></div><p>In his homily, Cardinal David extended gratitude to his family, friends, Diocese of Kalookan clergy, and other Catholics who supported his journey.</p><p>He also talked about humility and learning to face rejection and persecution especially in this day and age of social media. </p><p>Several family members of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims personally attended the mass.</p><p>They said they are very proud of Cardinal Ambo who has been very helpful in attaining justice for their loved ones.</p><p>They wish the cardinal good health to be able to touch more lives especially victims of injustices.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2024/12/13/bishop-ambo-a-cardinal-of-many-firsts-2204">READ: Bishop Ambo, a cardinal of many firsts</a></div><p>&quot;Sobrang thankful kami kasi isa siyang nagiging boses namin sa katarungan, sa&#x27;ming lahat na mga pamilya ng extrajudicial killings,&quot; said Mary Ann Domingo, 51, who lost his husband and son in 2016.</p><p>Being elevated as cardinal, David said his additional responsibility is to help Pope Francis to be symbols of unity and bridge builders.</p><p>&quot;Dito sa mundo masyadong maraming mga walls. I think we should demolish the walls that divide us and build more bridges of goodwill among ourselves,&quot; David said in an ambush interview.</p><p>For now, Cardinal David will spearhead church activities in the Diocese of Kalookan including the much-anticipated &quot;Simbang gabi&quot; or Misa de Gallo.</p><p>He will travel to Rome in the middle of 2025 to take possession of a titular church.</p><p>&quot;Sini-set pa namin &#x27;yung meeting ng synodal council para hindi na gumastos sa pamasahe,&quot; he said. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ht7tzDfs1yg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The Filipino faithful welcomed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David as he returned to the Diocese of Kalookan on Saturday morning.</p>

The Filipino faithful welcomed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David as he returned to the Diocese of Kalookan on Saturday morning.

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Cardinal Ambo on his mission: Demolish divisive walls, build more bridges of goodwill

Harlene Delgado,

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Published Dec 14, 2024 01:50 PM PHT

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