Tag: Philippines
Photo story: Philippine churches open doors to victims of volcano eruptions
Priests and missionaries say they could be hosting evacuees for two to three months, or maybe up to six months
Philippine religious groups press for peace talks
Philippine church and
peace groups are not giving up on the task of pressing the government and
Asia’s longest-running communist insurgency to resume stalled negotiations.
More than...
VIDEO: Filipino Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Santo Nino
Filipino Catholics celebrate Jan. 19, the Feast of the Santo Nino (Child Jesus) with festive and elaborate rites that attract both local and foreign tourists.
Help for victims of Philippine volcano eruption pours in
At least 566 volcanic earthquakes have been felt since Jan. 12 when Taal Volcano first erupted
Filipinos hold several festivals to honor Child Jesus
Through the festivities, people are reminded to always be like a child and remain humble
Pope St John Paul II still inspires, provokes 25 years after...
This week marks the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s 1995 visit to the Philippines that gave him the record of celebrating...
Philippine volcano eruption reminds us nature has the power to create...
In times of disaster, it’s interesting to see different people instinctively conjuring different interpretations of what it means to have a meaningful death
Mindanao peace group provides masks to people affected by volcanic eruption
From one disaster-affected area to another, help comes in various ways
Philippine churches swing into action to help victims of volcanic eruption
Aid efforts lauded, but church leaders say more needed to help afflicted
Photo story: Philippine town shares ‘blessings’ on day of ‘Three Kings’
Kingly processions, money showers put town's unique stamp on Feast of the Epiphany