Justice and closure heal child-abuse victims

Delayed justice deepens trauma for child abuse victims; calls grow for children's courts and urgent judicial reforms in Philippines

Catholic bishops from Global South demand end to green capitalism, fossil fuel expansion

Church leaders from the Global South urge climate justice, reject false solutions, and call for structural transformation ahead of COP30

Philippines biodiversity hotspot pushes back on mining

A biodiversity hotspot, Palawan also holds vast deposits of nickel, needed for everything from stainless steel to electric vehicles

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IN PHOTOS: Wrapped in mud and memory, devotees keep old promise

Devotees in mud and banana leaves mark St. John’s feast with prayers, candle offerings, and a muddy village procession

In rural Thailand, Filipino student leaders embark on mission of presence

Filipino student leaders join a sacred mission in rural Thailand, discovering God’s love through simplicity, presence, and shared humanity

In Photos: Filipino Muslims mark Eid al-Adha with prayer and sacrifice in UP Diliman

Filipino Muslims gather in UP Diliman for Eid al-Adha prayers, marking faith, sacrifice, and community solidarity

Photos | Church of the Poor: Cubao bishop reflects on Pope Francis’ enduring vision

The requiem Mass was part of a nationwide observance, with dioceses across the Philippines offering liturgies for the late pontiff

Photos: Philippine Church, faith leaders remember Pope Francis as ‘Shepherd of the Marginalized’

The late pontiff was remembered across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities

Photos: Homeless, drug war victims honored in Holy Week ritual at KALINGA Center

The twelve individuals whose feet were washed included the homeless, relatives of victims of the war on drugs, staff, and benefactors
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