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Pope Francis issues decree to ensure transparency in Vatican contracts
POPE FRANCIS has issued a new decree to ensure transparency in the Vatican’s public contracts and “to reduce” the danger of corruption.
Religious gatherings still prohibited despite relaxed lockdown measures
Philippine authorities denied proposals from the religious sector to allow mass gatherings for religious purposes
Philippine church groups warn against proposed anti-terror law
The proposed law allows surveillance activities such as tracking down individuals or organizations supposedly engaged in terrorism
Philippines suspends abrogation of military treaty with America
President Rodrigo Dutert ordered the suspension of the agreement this week "in light of political and other developments in the region"
People more important than the economy, pope says about COVID crisis
The last time Pope Francis delivered his message and blessing from the window was March 1, before Italy imposed a lockdown
More Filipino health workers infected with new coronavirus disease
The 2,606 health workers with COVID-19 make up 14.4 percent of the total number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus disease in the country
Kalibo diocese explores possibility of ‘drive-thru communion’
The Diocese of Kalibo is implementing new policies as it goes under the more relaxed "modified general community quarantine."
Church body welcomes pardon of Filipino migrant workers in Bahrain
Bishop Ruperto Santos of Balanga said King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain gave the Filipinos "new life" with his gesture
Legazpi bishop urges priests to celebrate Masses in villages
Masses can be done in covered courts or other places that can facilitate physical distancing at the same time accommodate more people
Cebu cathedral resumes celebrations of Holy Mass
Hourly Mass will resume from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 12:15 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.
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