When the legitimate becomes immoral
WE have to be careful with this possibility that, sad to say, has become rampant nowadays. It cannot be denied that we are aware of the many blessings we have, and the many rights of our human cond…
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Respect rights of indigenous people, culture, pope tells mining industry
A “fallacious” economic model that exploits the earth’s resources while disregarding the rights and cultures of indigenous people has left the planet in a precarious condition and…
Bishop hits attempts to suppress press freedom
A Catholic bishop has joined calls for greater press freedom in the country and deplored actions to suppress it.
Caramoan’s St. Michael the Archangel Church marks 400 years
Traditional dances and songs mingled with Catholic rituals Tuesday as Caramoan islanders marked the 400th anniversary St. Michael the Archangel Church.
Word of God must be ‘beating heart’ of church, pope says
Reading the Bible and praying with it is “the best vaccine” against Catholic communities closing in on themselves or focusing only on self-preservation, Pope Francis said.
Contractualization exploits workers ‘to highest level’ — Church labor group
The lack of government’s will to end contractualization has allowed workers to be exploited ‘to the maximum level’, an ecumenical church-labor group said.
Negros bishop pays tribute to farmers on eve of Labor Day
In his Labor Day message, a Catholic bishop in Negros Occidental paid tribute to the province’s farmers who fell victims to violence in their struggle for their rights.
A look at the College of Cardinals after Polish cardinal’s 80th birthday
Polish Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the former archbishop of Krakow and longtime secretary to St. John Paul II, celebrated his 80th birthday April 27, ending his eligibility to vote in a conclave.
People can find peace by visiting those who suffer, pope says
People who feel restless or lacking inner peace will discover it when they visit those who are experiencing great difficulty, suffering, illness or persecution, Pope Francis said.
Chilean bishops fear new measure would enforce breaking confession seal
Chilean bishops said that while they support legislation requiring priests and religious authorities to report crimes, they also fear that an update to the country’s current law would force c…
