Catholic Church in Philippines
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‘Black Nazarene’ procession in the Philippines draws over 100,000 two years after pandemic
The origin of the image dates back to 1607, when the wooden image representing Christ bent under the weight of... Read more
Fearful of world war, Philippines' bishops to join Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and Ukraine
Voicing concern that the far-away conflict in Europe will have consequences in Asia, the Catholic bishops of the Philippines, one... Read more
Philippines cancels Black Nazarene procession again, citing COVID-19
Philippine authorities are canceling the country’s “Black Nazarene” procession — an annual event where millions of Catholics accompany a revered... Read more
Filipino Catholic priest breeds rabbits to feed poor parishioners
An Oblates missionary priest in the Philippines has been breeding rabbits for a year now to feed the poor in... Read more
Asian Church leaders vow to listen to faithful as synodal process starts
Church leaders across Asia vowed to listen to the faithful as the diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality started... Read more
Filipino Catholics launch movement for ‘righteous elections’
Faith-based and civil society groups in the Philippines have launched a movement that aims to work for “clean, accurate, responsible... Read more
8 elderly nuns in Manila succumb to COVID-19; outbreak hits seminary
The Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary in Manila announced the death of eight elderly nuns who had... Read more
Filipino bishops condemn country's 'murderous and corrupt public order'
Three archbishops in the Philippines condemned Sunday what they described as “a murderous and corrupt public order” in the country. Read more
