Church agency backs refugee bill
The migrants ministry of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines has thrown its support behind a proposed legislation to protect the rights of refugees and stateless persons in the coun…
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129th Tacloban City fiesta: Thanking God after ‘Yolanda’
In a meeting with the media, Palo, Leyte Mayor Remedios L. Petilla shared that the 129th Tacloban City fiesta activities in honor of Señor Sto. Niño de Tacloban, patron saint of Leyte, which formal…
Pope: Individual bishops must decide about Communion in mixed marriages
The question of allowing Protestants married to Catholics to receive Communion at Mass in special cases has
Forgiveness turns evil into good, pope tells Catholics in Geneva
At the end of a day dedicated to celebrating 70 years of an ecumenical fellowship forged by the World Council of Churches, Pope Francis turned to the region’s Catholics, reminding them of wha…
Broken world needs Christian unity, pope tells Christian leaders at WCC
Not only God, but today’s broken, divided world is begging for unity among Christians, Pope Francis said on an ecumenical pilgrimage to Geneva.
Confab explores architecture-liturgy link
Gathering leading liturgists, designers, and architects, the “Architecture, Clergy + Lay: At the service of liturgy” conference being held from June 22 to 24 at the UST Museum, Main Building explor…
Pope says no to women priests, yes to women in Curial leadership
In an interview with Reuters, Pope Francis said more space has to be created for women to take on leading roles in the Roman Curia, but that priestly ordination is not an option.
Church marks Cardinal Sin death anniversary
A mass was held at the crypt of the Manila Cathedral on Thursday to remember Cardinal Jaime Sin on the 13th anniversary of his death.
Should priests carry guns? ‘Bishops have the last word’
While the position of the Catholic hierarchy is clear, a church official said that priests cannot carry guns without the approval of their bishop.
Bishop Aseo formally takes over Tagum diocese
It began with a procession. About 27 bishops and more than 100 priests solemnly walked into Christ the King Cathedral in Tagum City.
