Tag: Church response
Philippine church leaders tag new terror law ‘morally wrong’
On July 3, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Anti-Terrorism Act, which critics fear could be used to target government critics
Diocese of Novaliches ‘reconfigures’ programs for ‘new normal’
Bishop Roberto Gaa of the Diocese of Novaliches said the pandemic “reshaped” the needs and mission of the church and “there are things that we won’t be able to do again.”
The Voice
God is creating new opportunities to open minds and hearts. He is also creating new avenues for his Word to be heard through many new voices.
Helping smallholder farmers attain food sovereignty in India’s northeast
Church-led project helps bring back traditional agricultural systems robust enough to survive erratic climatic conditions while providing nutritious food
Church aid agencies prepare for ‘new normal’ in humanitarian response
The 'new normal' demands stronger collaboration and cooperation among humanitarian aid agencies, including faith-based organizations
Corporal acts of mercy
Pope Francis said the only way to conquer the coronavirus disease is through the “antibodies of justice, charity and solidarity.”
Glimmer of hope amid anxiety, fear in central Philippines
People blame a program that allows people to go back home to the provinces for the surge in COVID-19 cases in the central Philippines
Manila’s homeless back in the streets despite pandemic
The street dwellers left the temporary shelters provided by church groups as schools across the capital prepare for the resumption of classes
Filipinos need ‘fearless prophets’ — Archbishop Villegas
The archbishop said the demands for prophets is not only exclusive to the church and schools but even more in government.
Pandemic tests Church resolve in facing challenges
There's fervent hope that with the faithful helping the poor and the needy, the Church can emerge even stronger in the years ahead
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