Catholic Church in Philippines
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Terrorist threats may suspend Masses in Philippines capital
An uptick in terrorist activity may cause Masses and other liturgical celebrations to be suspended in the capital city of... Read more
As drug war darkens, Filipino cardinal sheds light with rehab centers
As the Philippines' controversial drug war rages on, Catholic parishes are working with local government to provide drug rehab and... Read more
As Philippines drug war escalates, bishops call for justice
Amid President Rodrigo Duterte's fierce war against the underworld of drugs in the Philippines, the country's bishops are rallying with... Read more
Filipino bishops: Moral disagreement is no excuse for hatred, violence
Encounter and dialogue are the proper response to disagreements over morality, said the Catholic bishops of the Philippines, emphasizing in... Read more
The Philippine president-elect's shocking insult to Catholic bishops
The president-elect of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, recently described the country's bishops as corrupt and “sons of whores” for allegedly... Read more
Pope Francis had a special message for the Eucharistic congress in the Philippines
Pope Francis’ closing message to the 2016 International Eucharistic Congress said that the Eucharist is a consolation for the Catholic... Read more
Millions flood streets of Manila for Black Nazarene devotion
Millions of Catholic faithful swarmed the streets of metro Manila for the procession of the Black Nazarene over the weekend,... Read more
Meet the families bearing the consequences of environmental change
For Mary Ann Remocaldo, taking out the trash is not just a simple household chore. Instead, proper waste disposal has... Read more
Filipinos mourn the death of pioneer Bishop Francisco San Diego of Pasig
Catholics in the Philippines are mourning Wednesday's death of Bishop Francisco San Diego, who founded the Diocese of Pasig in... Read more
Does Francis like being Pope? A behind-the-scenes chat in the Philippines
During his pastoral visit to the Philippines Jan. 15-19, Pope Francis held an unscheduled meeting at the Apostolic Nunciature in... Read more
A step forward for evangelization in the Philippines
A three-day conference on evangelization took place in Manila during Pope Francis' Philippines visit, exploring the relationship between the beatitudes... Read more
After Francis: what the 'Pope of Surprises' means for Philippines bishops
Pope Francis’ departure from the Philippines prompted gratitude from leading bishops who encouraged Filipinos to reflect on the Pope’s message... Read more
Pope Francis prays for woman killed at Philippines Mass
Pope Francis led a youth rally in prayer for Kristel Padasas, a young woman who died in a freak accident... Read more
What Pope Francis learned from homeless girl: 'Cry with the suffering!'
Pope Francis praised Filipino former homeless girl Glyzelle Palomar for asking why God allows children to suffer, saying her tearful... Read more
Rain during papal Mass a small sacrifice compared to Typhoon Haiyan
Hundreds of thousands of people put up with the rain and the wind to attend an outdoor Mass with Pope... Read more
'We will always be grateful,' Filipino archbishop tells Pope Francis
Although Tacloban was “ground zero” of the Typhoon Haiyan disaster that brought fear, suffering, and death, a Philippines bishop has... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis gave the president of the Philippines
During his first full day in the Philippines, Pope Francis met with President Benigno Aquino and other officials at the... Read more
'Our faith makes us stand up again and again,' Cardinal Tagle tells Pope
Seven cathedrals of Manila have been destroyed, but the eighth remains strong like the Philippines’ people, Cardinal Luis Tagle of... Read more
Pope Francis: Philippines' 500 years of Christianity can inspire more good
Pope Francis praised Philippines Catholics’ strong faith and challenged them to continue to let the Christian message bear fruit, noting... Read more
Overwhelming welcome for Pope Francis foreseen in Philippines
Pope Francis can expect a warm and enthusiastic welcome in the Philippines, say two natives of the country who work... Read more
