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Pope encourages confessors to be ministers of mercy
Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the indispensable sacramental ministry of confessors and entrusted them to the care of Mary
Antipolo prelate warns remittance boycott could harm Filipino families
A Catholic bishop on Thursday appealed to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to reconsider joining a proposed “Zero Remittance Week” protest in support of former...
Manila’s Sta. Cruz Church now a minor basilica
The parish was established in 1619, with Jesuit priests ministering to the growing Chinese population in the area
Pope Francis: God desires to offer his love and mercy to...
The pope said: “Jesus waits for us and lets himself be found precisely when we think that there is no hope left for us.”
Philippines’ mainline Protestant council backs VP Duterte impeachment, urges Senate action
The church council called on the Senate to ensure that “the rule of law takes precedence over political considerations.”
Journalist group: Proposed social media bills could silence critics, not curb...
Efforts to regulate expression are often turned against journalists, human rights defenders, and government critics
Albay church leaders oppose Mayon Volcano lighting project
Church leaders also raised concerns over the use of public funds, particularly as Albay residents struggle with power outages
Filipinos see pathway from poverty with virtual assistant jobs
No government figures for the sector as the role falls into no recognized job category, meaning legal protections are also non-existent
General audience, Angelus remain suspended despite Pope Francis’ return to Vatican
The Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis concelebrated Mass and performed some work-related tasks that did not require much effort
Activists decry court delays in case of environmental defenders who survived...
The scheduled hearing at the Plaridel Municipal Trial Court in Bulacan was called off on Monday due to the judge’s reported illness
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