4 kernels of wisdom from Pope Benedict XVI’s last message to the world
A brilliant thinker and prolific writer, Pope Benedict XVI wrote 66 books in his lifetime. His final work, “What Is Christianity?
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CBCP chief offers ‘Filipino, Asian perspective’ on issue of blessings for same-sex couples
The panel, which included Cardinal Leonardo Steiner of Manaus, Brazil and Archbishop Zbigņev Stankevičs of Riga, Latvia, was asked about proposals to allow blessings to same-sex couples, the possibility of which was opened by Pope Francis in a recent response to a request for clarification or “dubia” by a group of cardinals. “I’m looking at this from a Filipino and Asian perspective and I can see this is a real concern especially in northern hemisphere … I’m not being critical of the culture of the northern hemisphere but I see strong tendency to label people [based on] gender, sexuality, political affiliation, religion and all of that,” David said. Jesus, he pointed out, was “accused of socializing with people of bad reputation, with tax collectors, prostitutes, and sinners.” “But he didn’t mind being in their company because they are also human beings and they are also called to be sons and daughters of God, and a lot of wonderful things happened to their lives when they encountered him,” he said.
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Human Rights Watch decries killing of Filipino labor organizer
“Those killed had often been “red-tagged”—alleged to be members of the communist New People’s Army—before they were assaulted”
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Oxfam Pilipinas pushes for full implementation of anti-child marriage law
Every year, at least 12 million girls worldwide are married before reaching the age of 18, according to Oxfam Pilipinas
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Eucharistic adoration sa kapayapaan sa Middle East, hiniling ng Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
Hiniling ni Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa sa mga diyosesis ng Holy Land ang pagkakaroon ng Eucharistic adoration para sa kapayapaan sng Middle East.
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Bishop hits return of STL gambling in NegOr
A Catholic bishop in the central Philippines has criticized the impending resurgence of small-town lottery (STL)
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Mananampalataya, inaanyayahang makiisa sa One Million Children Praying the Rosary
VeritasPH is one of the prominent Roman Catholic online church media in the Philippines and the official digital arm of the Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting Inc.We provide church news, programs, and public affairs, for the Filipino global community.It also carries content from Radio Veritas 846 - Ang Radyo ng Simbahan, the number one faith-based radio station in the country.
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SLP, nanawagan ng sama-samang pananalangin sa kapayapaan sa Holy land
VeritasPH is one of the prominent Roman Catholic online church media in the Philippines and the official digital arm of the Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting Inc.We provide church news, programs, and public affairs, for the Filipino global community.It also carries content from Radio Veritas 846 - Ang Radyo ng Simbahan, the number one faith-based radio station in the country.
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Terorismo walang maidudulot na mabuti-Santo Papa
VeritasPH is one of the prominent Roman Catholic online church media in the Philippines and the official digital arm of the Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting Inc.We provide church news, programs, and public affairs, for the Filipino global community.It also carries content from Radio Veritas 846 - Ang Radyo ng Simbahan, the number one faith-based radio station in the country.
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TIMELINE: What has the Catholic Church said about same-sex ‘blessings’?
Comments from Pope Francis released by the Vatican last week about the possibility of blessing same-sex unions sparked debate among Church leaders. In response to a dubia, or formal request for clarity, sent by five cardinals about the Church’s stance on blessing homosexual unions, among other topics, the pope told them “we must not lose … pastoral […]
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Pagpapatupad ng environmental code sa Verde Island Passage, panawagan ng Caritas PH
VeritasPH is one of the prominent Roman Catholic online church media in the Philippines and the official digital arm of the Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting Inc.We provide church news, programs, and public affairs, for the Filipino global community.It also carries content from Radio Veritas 846 - Ang Radyo ng Simbahan, the number one faith-based radio station in the country.
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