Tag: Divorce

Around 1,200 Filipino adults participated in the Oculum second quarter non-commissioned poll through face-to-face interviews

To engage in a dialogue does not mean that we leave behind our convictions. Yet, we can be enriched by the experiences of others

“Not all the time are there conflicts and problems. We also look at the joy and beauty of family, and it is right to give thanks to God"

Archbishop Jose Palma said the religious activity aims to make their voices heard against the controversial legislation

“The destruction of families is one of the great reasons why many young people today are lost in hope,” Du said.

They clarified that Catholics cannot remarry in the Church without first obtaining a Declaration of Nullity, which differs from divorce

The bishops suggest that any rush toward legalizing civil divorce could undermine this foundational aspect of Filipino society

Archbishop Gallagher reiterated the Catholic Church's teachings on marriage but advised that "it is essentially a matter for the bishops."

In their statement, the organization expressed pride in the Philippines being “the world’s last defender of the inviolability of marriage.”

He acknowledged that no family is perfect and highlighted that facing and resolving issues together is integral to the sanctity of marriage