Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines

Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa in the Philippines shares a laugh with Pope Francis in October 2024.

Philippines bishops’ conference elects Garcera as president, an advocate for synodality

Dec 1, 2025

Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa has officially begun his new role as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the... Read more

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

By Santosh Digal

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