Catholic Church in Philippines
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Vatican Cardinal Tagle recovers from coronavirus
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, has reportedly recovered from the coronavirus. Read more
Vatican Cardinal Tagle tests positive for coronavirus
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, but is asymptomatic. Read more
Bishop cautions against martial law in Philippines after bombings
Following twin bombings in a southern region of the Philippines, a local bishop is asking the government not to impose... Read more
Catholic leaders condemn Philippine bombings as ‘unconscionable’
Catholics responded to twin bombings on an island in the Philippines Monday with prayers and calls for peace. Read more
Archbishop remembered as ‘courageous prophet’ after death from COVID-19
Archbishop Oscar Cruz died early Wednesday from coronavirus complications. He is believed to be the 10th Catholic bishop to die... 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
Filipino Catholic college defends stance against homosexual acts
The college maintains that in alignment with Catholic teaching, no sexual orientation is prohibited, but certain sexual acts are. Read more
Catholic leaders reject Duterte’s call to revive death penalty in Philippines
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to reinstate the death penalty for illegal... 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
Filipino seminary shelters tourists trapped on holiday
A Filipino seminary has opened its doors to over a dozen trapped tourists, who have been stranded since a mandatory... Read more
Philippines parish cancels planned 'online general absolution'
A parish in the Philippines has canceled an “online general absolution.” Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Quezon... 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
Catholic leaders warn Philippine divorce bill lacks sufficient debate
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have voiced concern that a bill aiming to legalize divorce is progressing without significant debate. Read more
Filipino bishops urge caution amid coronavirus report
Filipino Church leaders have urged parishioners to be extra cautious amidst a deadly outbreak of coronavirus, which has affected hundreds... Read more
Supreme Court of the Philippines rejects petition to legalize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has reiterated its dismissal of a petition to redefine marriage in the country to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle speaks of 'shock and sadness' at Philippines' suicide rates
In the wake of rising suicide rates in the Philippines, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle issued a Christmas statement expressing his... 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
From the Philippines, a missionary in Tokyo
On Sundays, Fr. Raniel Berdos can be found strolling the aisles of St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo. Read more
Bishop: Philippines must end ‘sad reality’ of child labor
A Catholic bishop in the Philippines is drawing attention to the ongoing problem of child labor in the country, urging... Read more
After two major Philippines quakes, Catholic bishops call for prayers and aid
Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers and aid for earthquake victims after two strong earthquakes hit the Philippines in the... Read more
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