Rodrigo Duterte
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Fearful of world war, Philippines' bishops to join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Voicing concern that the far-away conflict in Europe will have consequences in Asia, the Catholic bishops of the Philippines, one... Read more
Filipino bishops condemn country's 'murderous and corrupt public order'
Three archbishops in the Philippines condemned Sunday what they described as “a murderous and corrupt public order” in the country. Read more
Filipino priest to stand trial for sedition charges after speaking out on president’s drug policies
A Catholic priest in the Philippines is set to stand trial on sedition charges, stemming from his public objections to... Read more
Catholic bishop laments murder of human rights activist in Philippines
A Catholic bishop deplored Tuesday the murder of a human rights activist in the Philippines. Read more
Catholic leaders reject Duterte’s call to revive death penalty in Philippines
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to reinstate the death penalty for illegal... Read more
Catholic bishops: Democracy is being eroded in the Philippines
The bishops of the Philippines have issued a pastoral letter accusing the government of undermining the country’s democratic institutions. Read more
Sedition charges dropped against 4 bishops in Philippines
The Philipine government has dropped charges against four bishops and two priests who were accused of attempting to overthrow President Rodrigo... Read more
UN approves investigation into drug war in the Philippines
The UN Human Rights Council has approved a resolution to launch an investigation into the violent war on drugs taking... Read more
Caritas head applauds Philippines new anti-poverty measure
A new law in the Philippines to support those living in poverty has won the praise of Caritas Manila, a... Read more
Duterte open to dialogue with bishops after suggesting Filipinos kill them
A government spokesman said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is open to dialogue with the country’s bishops, after the president recently... Read more
Duterte: Catholics should pray at home, not pay Church 'idiots'
The president of the Philippines encouraged on Monday Catholics to build their own chapels, rather than attending Catholic churches. Read more
Filipino priest who criticized Duterte says he has gone into hiding
A Filipino priest who has been an outspoken critic of extrajudicial killings in the country says he has gone into... Read more
Filipino bishops call for prayer, fasting after Duterte's blasphemies
The Filipino bishops conference has called for three days of prayer and fasting, about a month after President Rodrigo Duterte... Read more
Filipino bishops support mandatory drug tests for students
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed support for a proposal by the country’s drug enforcement agency that... Read more
After calling God 'stupid,' Duterte seeks collaboration with bishops
After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with... Read more
Australian nun to be deported from Philippines for alleged political activism
An Australian Catholic nun who has been working as a missionary in the Philippines for nearly 30 years has been... Read more
Australian nun briefly detained in Philippines for political activism
An Australian nun was arrested and briefly detained earlier this week in the Philippines as the government cracks down on... Read more
Filipino seminarians to drug war victims: we remember you
Victims of the deadly Philippines drug war deserve to be remembered, said Catholic seminarians as they reaffirmed the need for... Read more
Catholic leaders decry brutal police killings in Philippines
As police and vigilante killings continue under President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal campaign against illegal drugs, Catholic leaders in the Philippines... Read more
Duterte's bloody war on drugs slammed as 'social cleansing'
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and government officials are guilty of “social cleansing” under the guise of a war on drugs,... Read more
