Migrants in spotlight for pope’s eastern Mediterranean trip
Since becoming the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has sought to hammer home his philosophy on migrants: “Welcome, protect, promote, integ…
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Who is the greenest presidentiable? (Part I)
As we are deep into the Christmas season, one of the best gifts to receive is the gift of information. It becomes even more valuable when the future…
Philippine green groups urge political candidates to promote peace talks
Pro-environment groups urged candidates in next year’s Philippine elections to champion the resumption of peace negotiations with communist rebels a…
2 Zambales parish churches declared diocesan shrines
The Catholic Diocese of Iba in Zambales province has officially elevated two of its parish churches to diocesan shrines. The latest was the Diocesa…
Amid protests vs Italy’s vaccine rules, Cardinal Parolin says Church’s message is clear
Commenting on protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, the Vatican’s Secretary of State said that the Church’s message is clear that vaccination is a…
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December is for catechists
Pope Francis is asking Catholics to pray in December that catechists will witness to the Gospel with courage and creativity. The pope made the appe…
Bishop David officially assumes post as head of Philippine bishops’ conference
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan officially assumed his new post as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) o…
Lola Isabelita Viduya, comfort woman, 89
Lola Isabelita Viduya died at age of 89 due to pneumonia on November 23 this year, on the anniversary of the “Mapanique Siege” in 1944. Lola Isabel…
Asia’s Premier Prize soldiers on amid pandemic, presents awards online
For the first time since its establishment 63 years ago, the annual Ramon Magsaysay Awards, Asia’s Premier Prize, were presented in a simple online …
Spotlight: Man who can’t speak gives voice to environment
Ramon Sta. Ana’s words are slurred, but whatever voice is left of him, he uses to convince others to protect the environment. Source: Licas Philip…
Philippine Church leaders urge Robredo to ‘study’ roots of armed conflict
Catholic and Protestant Church leaders in the Philippines called on Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo “to study further how to address the …
Asian Church media commit to tell stories of ‘people on the fringes’
Catholic Church communicators in Asia vowed to tell the stories of people “on the fringes of society” during an online gathering of Catholic bishops…
Vatican launches #IamChurch campaign for persons with disabilities
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announced on Monday, November 29, the launch of a campaign dedicated to persons living with disab…
Catholic bishop warns against ‘disastrous’ impact of online gambling
The incoming head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines warned against moves in Congress to legalize “e-sabong,” the online betting…
Bishop David to assume as president of Philippine bishops’ conference Dec 1
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan will assumed as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Wednesday, Decemb…
Asian Church communicators stress need for ‘transparent media’ during pandemic
Catholic communicators from across Asia stressed the need for a responsible and effective media to help people face uncertainty and disruptions in l…
Pakistan mob set fire to police station over Koran desecration
Thousands of people mobbed a Pakistani police station, setting fire to it and nearby posts after demanding that officers hand over a man accused of …
