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Every year, when May comes around, we honour Mother Mary with our long-held traditions—and this issue of My Pope is no different! The month of May is also significant because we pay tribute to our own mothers who have guided us through the years.

We bring you 10 things you might not know about the Blessed Virgin (page 34), and look into the beautiful custom of Flores de Mayo (page 12). And because the Santacruzan is the highlight of the Flores de Mayo, we pulled together a lavish spread that celebrates not just this practice, but its fashion as well. To find out what top designers Jontie Martinez, Renee Salud, and Edwin Uy have to say about their favourite designs, turn to page 26. And of course, no homage to Mama Mary would be complete without a feature on Marian pilgrimages (page 40).

A Cut Above The Rest

Hairdressers to beauty queens and celebrity clients, Jude hipolito and rose velasco of Juro salon exclusif, put their skills to good use in more ways than one.

2 mins

Fashion Statements

Symbols of faith make for stunning jewelry.

2 mins

Flower Power

The country goes into full bloom for the Mary month of May!

2 mins

Keeping The Faith

The Felicidad T. Sy Foundation brings the Church closer to the people.

4 mins

There's Something About Mary

Here are 10 things you might not have realized about this very special lady!

6 mins

A Trip To Remember

Pilgrims flock to marian shrines across the globe to express their love for the Blessed virgin mother.

6 mins

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My Pope Philippines Magazine Description:

My Pope Philippines is an adapted English version of Italian magazine, Il Mio Papa, dedicated entirely to Pope Francis. Every month, My Pope describes the life of the Holy Father, an emotional ride of meetings, words, and simple gestures of his daily life that highlight the important message of change that permeates his pontificate.
At least 65% of the content is international and 35% is created by the local editorial team in the Philippines to feature stories highlighting the encouraging developments in the lives of Filipinos, whose values and actions reflect those that the Pope stands for, with sections on good news, inspiring stories, traditions, arts and crafts and everyday heroes.