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Manila’s Catholic dioceses cancel public Masses amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The dioceses have dispensed Catholics from their Sunday obligation. Read more
Philippine bishops support pope’s letter on traditional liturgies
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a statement on Thursday supporting Pope Francis’ motu proprio Traditionis custodes, which... 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
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 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
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
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
Cardinal Vidal remembered as a peacemaker, pastor
Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, the late emeritus Archbishop of Cebu, Philippines, will be buried Oct. 26 in the mausoleum at the... Read more
In strongly Catholic Philippines, bishops' conference picks new leader
The Philippines is one of the most populous Catholic countries in the world. About 80 percent of the country's 100... Read more
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
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
Philippines cardinal worked for peace with Muslims
Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo, O.M.I., the newest cardinal from the Philippines, is a dedicated servant of the poor who has... Read more
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child's simplicity
Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country's recent... Read more
