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‘Abuse of prudence,’ ‘unreasonable,’ says priest on limiting churchgoers to ten
Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila described the "limitations" set to hold religious activities as "unreasonable."
PHOTOS: Typhoon spares not a church in central Philippines
The parish church of St. Raymond Nonnatus in the town of Arteche in Eastern Samar province was not spared by the wrath of Typhoon "Ambo."
Philippine bishop says pandemic a reminder of ‘sins to the environment’
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David calls on Filipinos to remember those affected by the pandemic during the observance of Laudato si anniversary.
Thousands seek shelter as torrential rain, strong winds batter Philippines
Thousands of people sought shelter in evacuation centers as typhoon Vongfong barreled through poor communities in several Philippine provinces.
Church prepares for ‘new normal’
Filipino Catholics can expect marked changes in how they can express their faith amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who cares for caregivers?
Already battling great odds against a disease that has killed close to a thousand people, including several doctors and nurses, health workers also face severe mental health stress.
Filipino Catholics consecrate country to Mary amid pandemic, rights abuses
Church leaders reminded the faithful that "one cannot do evil so that good may come out," adding that the country "cannot set aside human rights to attain peace and order."
Churches struggle to minister to flock as pandemic batters psyches, spirits
Brutal sanctions against quarantine violators, combined with a 24/7 news cycle and social media virality, have worsened mental health problems in the country.
Rights groups call for release of political prisoners amid pandemic
Human rights groups called on the Philippine government to release political prisoners amid reports that several inmates have been infected by the new coronavirus disease.
Filipinos urged to join global Day of Prayer, do acts of...
Bishop Broderick Pabillo of the Archdiocese of Manila called on Filipinos to participate in the global Day of Prayer, Fasting and Act of Charity on May 14.