Tag: Rural Missionaries of the Philippines
RMP appeals for prayers, support as court hears money laundering charges
“We push forward in good faith, onward in the journey with the rural poor toward justice, peace, and the integrity of creation”
Religious superiors welcome dismissal of perjury case against nun, rights advocates
“CMSP is so happy that the Lord heard our prayer that justice will reign…. We are happy for the result, the outcome of the case”
Philippine court clears Catholic missionary nun, rights activists of perjury charges
Human rights groups maintained that the case was “aimed at disrupting our work … in helping victims (of rights violations) seek justice"
Philippines’ religious superiors reaffirm support to ‘red-tagged’ missionary group
The religious superiors lauded RMP for serving as “a beacon of light” to the poor rural communities
Missionaries tagged as rebel supporters get more support from religious groups
The Department of Justice has earlier filed charges against 16 RMP workers, including five nuns, for allegedly diverting funds to rebels
Church group urges dropping of charges against missionaries
The Religious Discernment Group said that accusing the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines of financing terrorists is “simply ridiculous”
Catholic missionary nuns tagged as terrorist financiers say they are ‘peace-builders’
The missionaries said they are "unapologetic and unwavering in our commitment to work in poor areas"
Catholic, Protestant bishops denounce charges against Philippine missionaries
The bishops slammed what they described as “concocted allegations” against the missionaries
RMP decries allegation of ‘terrorist financing’ as part of worsening state...
“RMP’s mission work has been seriously hampered because of the relentless state attacks, depriving much-needed services to the poor,” it said
16 people, including Catholic nuns, charged for allegedly supporting communist rebels
The RMP repeatedly denied allegations linking the organization to the communist movement
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