Catholic Church in Philippines
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In Philippines, brutal drug war prompts Catholic outcry
Catholic leaders have spoken out against a drug war that has left thousands dead, and the Philippines' new president is... Read more
Philippines blocks websites over child pornography concerns
The Philippines government has blocked several commonly accessed pornography websites, on both desktop and portable devices, citing child pornography laws. Read more
First Filipino to lead a US diocese will take reins in Salt Lake City
On Tuesday the Vatican announced the appointment of Filipino-born Bishop Oscar A. Solis, currently an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese... Read more
Filipinos are in love with the Virgin Mary, and the Baclaran shrine is proof
A long-venerated icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help turned 150 last year, and many Filipinos’ Marian devotion has never... Read more
Drop plans to expand death penalty, bishops ask Philippines
Catholic prayer and protests greeted proposals to expand the use of the death penalty in the Philippines, with the move... Read more
Terrorist threats may suspend Masses in Philippines capital
An uptick in terrorist activity may cause Masses and other liturgical celebrations to be suspended in the capital city of... Read more
As drug war darkens, Filipino cardinal sheds light with rehab centers
As the Philippines' controversial drug war rages on, Catholic parishes are working with local government to provide drug rehab and... Read more
As Philippines drug war escalates, bishops call for justice
Amid President Rodrigo Duterte's fierce war against the underworld of drugs in the Philippines, the country's bishops are rallying with... Read more
Filipino bishops: Moral disagreement is no excuse for hatred, violence
Encounter and dialogue are the proper response to disagreements over morality, said the Catholic bishops of the Philippines, emphasizing in... Read more
The Philippine president-elect's shocking insult to Catholic bishops
The president-elect of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, recently described the country's bishops as corrupt and “sons of whores” for allegedly... Read more
Pope Francis had a special message for the Eucharistic congress in the Philippines
Pope Francis’ closing message to the 2016 International Eucharistic Congress said that the Eucharist is a consolation for the Catholic... Read more
Millions flood streets of Manila for Black Nazarene devotion
Millions of Catholic faithful swarmed the streets of metro Manila for the procession of the Black Nazarene over the weekend,... Read more
Meet the families bearing the consequences of environmental change
For Mary Ann Remocaldo, taking out the trash is not just a simple household chore. Instead, proper waste disposal has... Read more
Filipinos mourn the death of pioneer Bishop Francisco San Diego of Pasig
Catholics in the Philippines are mourning Wednesday's death of Bishop Francisco San Diego, who founded the Diocese of Pasig in... Read more
Does Francis like being Pope? A behind-the-scenes chat in the Philippines
During his pastoral visit to the Philippines Jan. 15-19, Pope Francis held an unscheduled meeting at the Apostolic Nunciature in... Read more
A step forward for evangelization in the Philippines
A three-day conference on evangelization took place in Manila during Pope Francis' Philippines visit, exploring the relationship between the beatitudes... Read more
After Francis: what the 'Pope of Surprises' means for Philippines bishops
Pope Francis’ departure from the Philippines prompted gratitude from leading bishops who encouraged Filipinos to reflect on the Pope’s message... Read more
Pope Francis prays for woman killed at Philippines Mass
Pope Francis led a youth rally in prayer for Kristel Padasas, a young woman who died in a freak accident... Read more
What Pope Francis learned from homeless girl: 'Cry with the suffering!'
Pope Francis praised Filipino former homeless girl Glyzelle Palomar for asking why God allows children to suffer, saying her tearful... Read more
Rain during papal Mass a small sacrifice compared to Typhoon Haiyan
Hundreds of thousands of people put up with the rain and the wind to attend an outdoor Mass with Pope... Read more
