Catholic Church in Philippines
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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
Catholic leaders warn Philippine divorce bill lacks sufficient debate
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have voiced concern that a bill aiming to legalize divorce is progressing without significant debate. Read more
Filipino bishops urge caution amid coronavirus report
Filipino Church leaders have urged parishioners to be extra cautious amidst a deadly outbreak of coronavirus, which has affected hundreds... Read more
Supreme Court of the Philippines rejects petition to legalize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has reiterated its dismissal of a petition to redefine marriage in the country to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle speaks of 'shock and sadness' at Philippines' suicide rates
In the wake of rising suicide rates in the Philippines, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle issued a Christmas statement expressing his... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates a Filipino Christmas tradition at the Vatican
On Gaudete Sunday, Pope Francis celebrated a Filipino Christmas tradition in St. Peter’s Basilica -- the Simbang Gabi Christmas novena. Read more
From the Philippines, a missionary in Tokyo
On Sundays, Fr. Raniel Berdos can be found strolling the aisles of St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo. Read more
Bishop: Philippines must end ‘sad reality’ of child labor
A Catholic bishop in the Philippines is drawing attention to the ongoing problem of child labor in the country, urging... Read more
After two major Philippines quakes, Catholic bishops call for prayers and aid
Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers and aid for earthquake victims after two strong earthquakes hit the Philippines in the... Read more
In Philippines, bishop calls for mental health approach to drug problems
Amid a United Nations investigation into a brutal “war on drugs” by Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, a Catholic bishop is... Read more
Amid Philippines polio outbreak, bishop encourages vaccines, education
A Catholic bishop in the Philippines called for a strong response from the government to fight poliovirus, following an announcement... Read more
Indonesian police identify couple responsible for attack on Filipino cathedral
Indonesian authorities released Tuesday the names of a couple whom they believe to have orchestrated a January terrorist attack on... Read more
Six months after terror attack, Philippines cathedral packed at rededication
Despite the fresh memory of a deadly terrorist attack in January, the rededication Mass of the Cathedral of Our Lady... 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
Philippine Catholics lead AIDS memorial event
Filipino Catholic leaders in the central province of Iloilo held an AIDS memorial event over the weekend, to raise awareness... Read more
God will provide strength through persecution, new Filipino bishop says
A new bishop in the Philippines has called for Catholics to show courage in the face of violence and persecution. Read more
Bishops pray for victims of earthquakes in Philippines
Catholic leaders have offered prayers for the Philippines after two earthquakes struck the region this week. Read more
Bishop objects to death sentence for Filipino woman in Saudi Arabia
A bishop in the Philippines is speaking out against the death penalty of a Filipino woman who has been condemned... Read more
