PH waste crisis an ‘ecological sin,’ Cardinal David says as country tops global ocean trash list
Filipino prelate warns that ignored waste laws and daily habits are driving severe ecological damage across vulnerable coastal communities
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New Caritas Philippines head urges moral leadership, democratic healing
Caritas Philippines’ new head urges justice, democratic healing, and synodal engagement as citizens push for truth and accountability
How Pope Leo reacted to migrant Filipino woman’s story in Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV on Monday said migrants’ experiences must push Christians to oppose war and build communities where no one seeking safety feels unwelcome, after hearing a Filipino woman’s testimony.…
Archbishop Garcera assumes CBCP presidency
Garcera, elected during the CBCP’s 130th plenary assembly in July, succeeds Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan, who served two four-year terms. Garcera, who has been archbishop of Lipa since 2017, will work closely with Archbishop Julius Tonel of Zamboanga, the CBCP’s new vice president. For Luzon, they are Archbishop-designate David William Antonio of Nueva Segovia, and bishops Roberto Mallari of Tarlac, Elias Ayuban of Cubao, Euginius Canete of Gumaca, and Herman Abcede of Daet.
Mainline Protestant bishops urge public accountability, back Nov. 30 anti-corruption protest
UCCP bishops call for accountability, urging Filipinos to defend truth, resist corruption, and join the Nov. 30 Luneta protest
At pilgrimage of hope, Tagle warns against fear-driven leadership
At Asia’s largest Church gathering in two decades, Cardinal Tagle calls believers to rediscover hope through humility, openness, and joy
Hong Kong Church offers prayer for victims of deadly high-rise fire as death toll rises to 44
At least 44 people died in a massive Hong Kong high-rise fire as rescue crews struggled to reach trapped residents
Philippine cardinal calls for ‘kinship’ to guide Church in Asia
A top Philippine church leader said “kinship” must guide the Church in Asia as
Filipino artists unveil COP30 mural linking Amazon and Philippine climate struggles
The mural prominently featured Pope Francis, whose environmental encyclical Laudato Si’ marked its 10th anniversary this year
Seoul seeks religious partnership to confront soaring suicide rates
South Korea partners with major faith communities in a new nationwide effort to prevent suicide and promote respect for life
