Tag: Philippines

The late pontiff was remembered across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities

Cardinal David said modern-day distractions and moral confusion have left many unable to see the light of the Resurrection

In a public act of repentance and devotion, they beat their backs with wooden whips or bamboo flails, emulating the suffering of Christ

Catholic devotees in Paete, Laguna, mark Holy Wednesday with the traditional “Unang Salubong” (first encounter) on April 16, 2025. Life-sized images of Mater Dolorosa and...

The ritual served not only as a religious observance but also as a public act of mourning and a call for justice

Catholic educators expressed solidarity with Indigenous communities in Palawan facing eviction, condemning violence, and urging respect for ancestral rights, justice, and ecological protection. On April...

Police operations, supported by wiretaps and coordinated investigations, have uncovered several cases using this “religious cover.”

Indigenous communities in the Philippines remain under threat despite existing legal protections, according to a newly released report submitted to the United Nations by...

The Confessio Peccati tradition is inspired by St. Pope John Paul II’s act of repentance in the Jubilee Year 2000

The former leader is accused of the crime against humanity of murder in connection with extrajudicial killings