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Becoming Jesus’ Missionary Disciples Dearly Beloved People of God, The Philippine Church rejoices as it enters a national celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity in our treasured homela... Read more
Our observance of the Mindanao Week of Peace from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2 this year 2020 takes place within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, continuing armed conflict in s... Read more
To our brothers and sisters in Christ, and to all people of good will: A lot of people have sought clarification about the recent remarks Pope Francis had presumably made with regard to “civ... Read more
By Roy Lagarde October 25, 2020 Manila, Philippines Pope Francis has appointed 13 new cardinals including Filipino Archbishop Jose Advincula. The pope made the announcement during his Sunday... Read more
By CBCP News October 6, 2020 Manila, Philippines Catholic bishops on Tuesday appealed for respect of the dignity of indigenous peoples who continue to struggle for their rights. The Episcopa... Read more
By CBCP News The Catholic hierarchy has adopted a government-led study affirming Limasawa island as the site of the first Easter Sunday Mass in the country. In a resolution dated Sept. 25, t... Read more
It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the demise of ARCHBISHOP OSCAR V. CRUZ today at 6:45AM at the Cardinal Santos Hospital due to a lingering illness. + May he rest in peace. (C... Read more
By Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Agency August 9, 2020 VATICAN— When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not search for him, Pope Fra... Read more
By Roy Lagarde July 27, 2020 Manila, Philippines A Catholic bishop called on Filipinos not to be afraid to speak out and act against social injustices in the country. Bishop Broderick Pabill... Read more
By Roy Lagarde July 19, 2020 Manila, Philippines The country’s Catholic bishops have come out strongly against the Duterte administration on Sunday, criticizing the nation’s “bleak political... Read more
