Catholic Church in Philippines
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UN approves investigation into drug war in the Philippines
The UN Human Rights Council has approved a resolution to launch an investigation into the violent war on drugs taking... Read more
Caritas head applauds Philippines new anti-poverty measure
A new law in the Philippines to support those living in poverty has won the praise of Caritas Manila, a... Read more
Philippine Catholics lead AIDS memorial event
Filipino Catholic leaders in the central province of Iloilo held an AIDS memorial event over the weekend, to raise awareness... Read more
God will provide strength through persecution, new Filipino bishop says
A new bishop in the Philippines has called for Catholics to show courage in the face of violence and persecution. Read more
Bishops pray for victims of earthquakes in Philippines
Catholic leaders have offered prayers for the Philippines after two earthquakes struck the region this week. Read more
Bishop objects to death sentence for Filipino woman in Saudi Arabia
A bishop in the Philippines is speaking out against the death penalty of a Filipino woman who has been condemned... Read more
Twenty killed in explosions during Mass in Philippines cathedral
At least 20 people were killed and 111 wounded after two bombs exploded minutes apart during Sunday Mass in a... 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 Tagle at Black Nazarene celebration: Be a devotee, not a fanatic
Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila told pilgrims at a popular annual procession in the Philippines to take caution against becoming... Read more
The most commonly read book in the Philippines? Survey says: the Bible
A recent survey found that the Bible is the most frequently read book in the Philippines. Read more
American priest arrested in the Philippines for sexual abuse
An American priest was arrested in the Philippines Wednesday, amid allegations that he sexually assaulted dozens of boys over a... Read more
Duterte: Catholics should pray at home, not pay Church 'idiots'
The president of the Philippines encouraged on Monday Catholics to build their own chapels, rather than attending Catholic churches. Read more
Catholic groups aid Philippines in wake of Typhoon Mangkut
Following a powerful typhoon that struck several Northern provinces in the Philippines late last week, Catholic relief groups are working... Read more
Filipino priest who criticized Duterte says he has gone into hiding
A Filipino priest who has been an outspoken critic of extrajudicial killings in the country says he has gone into... Read more
Cardinal Tagle: Flood victims can find support in Catholic Church
Catholic parishes and assistance centers are ready to help victims of storms and major floods in the Manila area, said... Read more
Filipino bishops support mandatory drug tests for students
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed support for a proposal by the country’s drug enforcement agency that... Read more
After calling God 'stupid,' Duterte seeks collaboration with bishops
After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with... Read more
Filipino bishops hesitant about priests seeking gun permits
After three priests were murdered during the last six months, Philippine officials say they have received gun carry permit applications... Read more
Prime suspect arrested in murder of Philippines priest
The primary suspect in the killing of Filipino priest Father Richmond Villaflor Nilo was found and taken into custody Thursday... Read more
