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“GOD has many great and wonderful things in store for us. We just have to believe in Him and trust His ways.”These words come from Carmelle Claire Therese Estenzo, an orphan from Cebu, who recently turned a childhood dream into reality by joining the Jubilee of World Communications at the Vatican and meeting Pope Francis.Estenzo, who hails from Danao City, lost both her parents at the age of 14.
Estenzo was the sole Cebuana and the only representative from the Visayas, a milestone she considers a testament to her unwavering faith and dedication to her vocation.The Jubilee event, part of the Catholic Church’s special Jubilee Year 2025, featured a vibrant program. Activities included cultural meetings with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa and acclaimed author Colum McCann, a Holy Mass with Pope Francis, and insightful discussions with global communication experts.
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