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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‘Bayanihan’ spirit moves post-‘Ompong’ recovery in Baguio
On Indigenous Peoples’ Sunday, Oct. 14, the Social Action Ministry of the Diocese of Baguio gave an update on the ongoing rehabilitation efforts in the highland communities severely affected …
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Superiors general see no reason why women shouldn’t have vote at synod
Although bishops should make up the majority of voting members at a Synod of Bishops, the fact that the body is only consultative means women should be included as full members just as priests and …
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‘Respect for human rights begins at home,’ bishop tells gov’t
The Philippines must lead by example in the field of human rights, a ranking Catholic official said after the country won a seat at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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Faith-based humanitarian groups raise concern over Bautista as DSWD chief
Faith-based humanitarian organizations have expressed concern over the looming appointment of a retired military official as the next social welfare secretary.
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Drug war orphans among ‘one million children praying the rosary’ for peace
Several children orphaned by the government’s war against drugs are joining a worldwide campaign to pray the
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South Korean bishop: Before Pope Francis plans a trip, ‘some things in North Korea should change’
There must be “some sort of religious freedom” in North Korea before a papal visit to Pyongyang, a South Korean bishop said Thursday.
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Pope expels 2 Chilean bishops from priesthood
In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis removed from the priesthood two Chilean bishops accused of sexual abuse.
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Negros bishop opposes building of coal-fired power plant
A Catholic bishop has objected to plans for a coal-fired power station in Negros Occidental, denouncing it as harmful to people and the environment.
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Pope’s October prayer intention: #PrayForTheChurch
In his prayer intention for the month of October, Pope Francis says: “I renew the invitation to everyone to pray the Rosary every day in October, ending with the antiphon ‘We fly to thy…
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Young people want credibility, someone to walk with them, bishops say
Even in far-off Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, a bishop said a young person asked him what the church is doing to prevent clerical sexual abuse.
