Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David

Students take part at a protest rally against corruption organized by the Catholic Church and others on Sept. 21, 2025.

Corruption crisis in Philippines sparks largest Church-backed protests in years

Oct 30, 2025

Philippine bishops have urged Catholics and others to demand accountability and transparency from government authorities for the misuse of public... Read more

Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio Siongco David was created a cardinal by Pope Francis during the consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 7, 2024.

Filipino cardinal urges Catholics to report clerical abuse to Church and civil authorities

Feb 3, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Days after BishopsAccountability.org on Jan. 29 launched its Philippines database, the cardinal insisted the country’s Catholics must report “erring priests.” Read more

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David receives his cardinal’s hat on Dec. 7, 2024.

The Philippines’ newest cardinal shares his conclave criteria

Jan 22, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Meet Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and vice president of the Federation... Read more