Cardinal Ambo on his mission: Demolish divisive walls, build more bridges of goodwill
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Cardinal Ambo on his mission: Demolish divisive walls, build more bridges of goodwill
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. Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA -- The Filipino faithful welcomed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David as he returned to the Diocese of Kalookan on Saturday morning.
MANILA -- The Filipino faithful welcomed Cardinal Pablo Virgilio "Ambo" David as he returned to the Diocese of Kalookan on Saturday morning.
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.
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.
Archbishops and clergy members across the country were in attendance as well as Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown.
Archbishops and clergy members across the country were in attendance as well as Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown.
In his homily, Cardinal David extended gratitude to his family, friends, Diocese of Kalookan clergy, and other Catholics who supported his journey.
In his homily, Cardinal David extended gratitude to his family, friends, Diocese of Kalookan clergy, and other Catholics who supported his journey.
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He also talked about humility and learning to face rejection and persecution especially in this day and age of social media.
He also talked about humility and learning to face rejection and persecution especially in this day and age of social media.
Several family members of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims personally attended the mass.
Several family members of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims personally attended the mass.
They said they are very proud of Cardinal Ambo who has been very helpful in attaining justice for their loved ones.
They said they are very proud of Cardinal Ambo who has been very helpful in attaining justice for their loved ones.
They wish the cardinal good health to be able to touch more lives especially victims of injustices.
They wish the cardinal good health to be able to touch more lives especially victims of injustices.
"Sobrang thankful kami kasi isa siyang nagiging boses namin sa katarungan, sa'ming lahat na mga pamilya ng extrajudicial killings," said Mary Ann Domingo, 51, who lost his husband and son in 2016.
"Sobrang thankful kami kasi isa siyang nagiging boses namin sa katarungan, sa'ming lahat na mga pamilya ng extrajudicial killings," said Mary Ann Domingo, 51, who lost his husband and son in 2016.
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Being elevated as cardinal, David said his additional responsibility is to help Pope Francis to be symbols of unity and bridge builders.
Being elevated as cardinal, David said his additional responsibility is to help Pope Francis to be symbols of unity and bridge builders.
"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," David said in an ambush interview.
"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," David said in an ambush interview.
For now, Cardinal David will spearhead church activities in the Diocese of Kalookan including the much-anticipated "Simbang gabi" or Misa de Gallo.
For now, Cardinal David will spearhead church activities in the Diocese of Kalookan including the much-anticipated "Simbang gabi" or Misa de Gallo.
He will travel to Rome in the middle of 2025 to take possession of a titular church.
He will travel to Rome in the middle of 2025 to take possession of a titular church.
"Sini-set pa namin 'yung meeting ng synodal council para hindi na gumastos sa pamasahe," he said.
"Sini-set pa namin 'yung meeting ng synodal council para hindi na gumastos sa pamasahe," he said.
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