Catholic Church in Philippines
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Pope Francis sends Easter message to Philippines to mark 500th anniversary of first Mass
Pope Francis sent a video message to mark the 500 year anniversary of the first Mass on Philippine soil on... Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Tagle’s successor in Manila archdiocese
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Jose Fuerte Advincula, who received the red hat last November, as the next archbishop of... Read more
Philippine president threatens to close Catholic churches that hold public Masses
A spokesperson for Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines, said the government will force local churches to close if priests... Read more
Pope Francis to Pontifical Filipino College students: welcome God’s opportunities
Pope Francis has encouraged students at Rome’s Pontifical Filipino College to welcome “the opportunities that the Lord gives you to... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates 500 years of 'the joy of the Gospel' in the Philippines
Pope Francis offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines. Read more
Pope Francis to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines with Mass
Pope Francis will offer Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on March 14 to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in... Read more
Filipino Catholics grateful for easing of Mass restrictions as Lent begins
Archbishop Charles Brown, the apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, applauded the government’s decision to ease restrictions on religious services, which... Read more
Attendance limited at Black Nazarene Masses in Philippines
Filippino churches and authorities will limit attendance for the Masses of the Black Nazarene - one of the country’s largest... Read more
Philippine Catholics lament police killings of indigenous people during arrest
Catholic and human rights groups have condemned the killing of nine indigenous group leaders, who were shot as authorities arrested... Read more
Vatican Cardinal Tagle recovers from coronavirus
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, has reportedly recovered from the coronavirus. Read more
Vatican Cardinal Tagle tests positive for coronavirus
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, but is asymptomatic. Read more
Bishop cautions against martial law in Philippines after bombings
Following twin bombings in a southern region of the Philippines, a local bishop is asking the government not to impose... Read more
Catholic leaders condemn Philippine bombings as ‘unconscionable’
Catholics responded to twin bombings on an island in the Philippines Monday with prayers and calls for peace. Read more
Archbishop remembered as ‘courageous prophet’ after death from COVID-19
Archbishop Oscar Cruz died early Wednesday from coronavirus complications. He is believed to be the 10th Catholic bishop to die... 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
Filipino Catholic college defends stance against homosexual acts
The college maintains that in alignment with Catholic teaching, no sexual orientation is prohibited, but certain sexual acts are. 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
Filipino seminary shelters tourists trapped on holiday
A Filipino seminary has opened its doors to over a dozen trapped tourists, who have been stranded since a mandatory... Read more
Philippines parish cancels planned 'online general absolution'
A parish in the Philippines has canceled an “online general absolution.” Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Quezon... Read more
