Catholic clergy in the Philippines have welcomed an assurance from President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to “work closely” with the church for the common good.
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Philippine Cardinal: Shout for Truth and Justice, not Wealth and Power
Cardinal José Advincula of Manila urged Catholics to profess their faith by shouting for truth and justice instead of seeking money and fame.
Caritas, Coca-Cola Partner To Help Filipinos hit Hard by December Typhoon
The Catholic Church’s social arm in the Philippines is working with the Coca-Cola Foundation to provide aid to survivors of Super Typhoon Rai.
Ahead of Elections, Philippines Bishops Warn Against Nostalgia for Martial Law Era
Ahead of general elections in the Philippines this May, the president of the nation’s bishops’ conference has condemned a proliferation of misinformation and called on citizens to seek out the truth.
Pope Francis Sends Aid to Victims in Philippines, Migrants on Belarus Border
Pope Francis is sending thousands of dollars in relief aid to the Philippines after a devastating typhoon struck the Southeast Asian archipelago in December.
Philippine Bishop: Hoarding Medicine During Pandemic Hurts the Poor
A Catholic bishop in the Philippines has warned people against bulk buying and hoarding medicines like acetaminophen and cough syrup to alleviate COVID-19 symptoms.
Caritas Appeals for Aid After Typhoon Claims Over 300 Lives in Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai has claimed more than 200 lives since making landfall in the Visayas and Mindanao region, Philippine authorities said.
Philippine Bishops Congratulate Journalist who won Nobel Peace Prize
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines congratulated veteran journalist Maria Ressa on being the first Filipino to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Philippine Leaders Work to Make Black Nazarene ‘Translacion’ Safe
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene will only allow 400 people in the church for Masses marking the transfer of the Black Nazarene, but it will offer 15 Masses Jan. 9.
Francis Casts His Eyes to Asia for Potential Papal Trips
Asia seems to be squarely in Pope Francis’s sights, with one major outing taking shape for later this year and another reportedly under consideration for 2021.