Quiapo Church elevated as ‘Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene’
The St. John the Baptist Parish or Quiapo Church has been elevated to the status of an archdiocesan shrine.
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Catholic girls’ school defends policy vs ‘immorality’
A Catholic girls’ school in Iloilo has defended its decision to make “immorality,” including homosexual acts, a basis for a expulsion, after drawing criticism on social media incl…
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Pope Francis: Even in times of darkness, God is there
When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday.
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Catholic groups aid recovery after Beirut explosion
Following an explosion that killed more than 150 people in Beirut, international Catholic groups have responded by providing health services and necessities to the victims.
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Pope Francis appoints 6 women to economy council
Pope Francis on Thursday named 13 new members to the Council for the Economy, which oversees Vatican finances and the work of the Secretariat for the Economy.
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Atomic bombs contrary to peace: Pope Francis 75 years after Hiroshima attack
Nuclear weapons are not compatible with the flourishing of peace, Pope Francis said in a letter to Hiroshima to mark the 75th anniversary of the release of an atomic bomb over the city.
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Bishops: Dialogue, not death penalty
Catholic bishops are open for dialogue to improve the justice system as lawmakers resumed hearing on the reimposition of the death penalty in the country.
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Caceres archdiocese: 2 priests test positive for Covid-19
Two priests have tested positive for the coronavirus disease, according to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres.
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Bishop to gov’t: Focus on survival, not death
The government must focus on plans for survival as the coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on public health and economy, a Catholic bishop said.
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Chrism Mass: Capiz archbishop asks to pray for priests
A Catholic archbishop urged the faithful to never get tired of praying for the priests, especially as they carry out their ministries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Catholic social teaching is ‘fundamental’ to tackling world issues, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis said Wednesday the Church is not an expert in the global health crisis, but Catholic social teaching is fundamental to healing the issues faced by the world today.
