Pope: May we pray for the intercession of the Virgin Mary for world peace
He expressed his joy at the many initiatives dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and announced a period of synodal discernment on the family
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Fisherfolk turn art into protest against proposed coastal roads in Bicol
Photography and poetry brought residents’ concerns into public view as communities called for protection of livelihoods and ecosystems
Church opposes new casino, warns gambling could harm vulnerable families
Church leaders urged authorities to put family welfare and human dignity ahead of gambling revenues and promises of easy money
Repeated coal outages fuel calls for accountability in power sector
Repeated outages and rising electricity costs are intensifying scrutiny of coal dependence, consumer protection and renewable energy alternatives
Church presses for ‘just transition’ as coal uncertainty threatens workers in Semirara
Church leaders are pressing government and industry to protect livelihoods, diversify the economy and rehabilitate mining-affected island communities
Philippine Church urged to act before El Niño worsens hunger, water shortages
Social action centers are called to protect water, support farmers and strengthen food systems before drought deepens hardship
Church, Customs strengthen pastoral care for Pinoy seafarers
Under the agreement, the BOC will facilitate ship visits and assist Stella Maris-Philippines port chaplains in providing pastoral care to seafarers and migrants
A rosary in the Vatican for ‘peace for all the children in the world’
At the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens, 1,300 people—700 of whom are children—join Pope Leo in praying the Rosary in five languages
Philippine Church groups widen campaign against political dynasties
Faith groups rally voters and lawmakers around efforts to curb political dynasties and widen access to public service
Energy groups renew call for DOE chief to quit over rising power costs, outages
Coalition says repeated outages and rising generation charges are squeezing households already struggling with stagnant wages and costs
