Pope: ‘Hunger must not be used as a weapon of war’

Pope Leo XIV condemns the use of hunger as a weapon of war and expenditures on arms production instead of eradicating poverty

Equality & Justice

Champions of gender justice in the church

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As a proud trans man practicing his priesthood with the IFI, he witnessed the church’s affirming stance on gender equality

Church & Asia

Singaporean poet scores eight wins at 2025 Catholic Media Book Awards

Mark Saludes - July 1, 2025

Singaporean poet Desmond Kon received eight honors at the 2025 Catholic Media Awards, including six for his collection Heart Fiat

Diocesan Reports

Archdiocese mourns over teen’s death inside Naga church

Natalie Hazel Quimlat, CBCP News - July 1, 2025

Reports said the 18-year old took his own life shortly after a Mass at the Parish Church of San Francisco de Asis

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Singaporean poet scores eight wins at 2025 Catholic Media Book Awards

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FEATURES

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

Angie de Silva - June 27, 2025

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

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand - June 16, 2025

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

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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

Mark Saludes - April 23, 2025

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’

Mark Saludes - April 22, 2025

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

Angie de Silva - April 18, 2025

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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COMMENTARY

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New software can block the livestreaming of child sexual abuse

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High seas treaty to protect Philippine seas

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High Seas Treaty aims to curb plastic pollution, overfishing, and ocean destruction threatening Philippine waters and global ecosystems

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Singaporean poet Desmond Kon received eight honors at the 2025 Catholic Media Awards, including six for his collection Heart Fiat

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Pope: ‘Hunger must not be used as a weapon of war’

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Pope Leo XIV condemns the use of hunger as a weapon of war and expenditures on arms production instead of eradicating poverty

Fishers’ group rejects proposed U.S. ammo factory in Subic Bay

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Cardinal David calls online gambling policy ‘theater of the absurd’

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Vatican urges solidarity with seafarers, calling them “pilgrims of hope” in Sea Sunday message amid rising abandonment cases

VIEWFINDER

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

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

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

April 22, 2025

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

April 18, 2025

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

Photos: Devotion through suffering: Filipino penitents in Kalayaan mark Good Friday with self-flagellation

In a public act of repentance and devotion, they beat their backs with wooden whips or bamboo flails, emulating the suffering of Christ

Photos: Church in Manila celebrates Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday

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Photos: Philippines’ ‘town of moving saints’ reenact Christ and Mary’s encounter

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SILENCED VOICES

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