THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER | Catholic News Philippines | LiCAS.news Philippines

SILENCED & VOICELESS

IN PHOTOS: Protest greets Marcos Jr.’s 5th State of the Nation Address

Protesters marched toward the Philippine Congress, demanding lower prices, higher wages and relief from rising public service costs

PHOTOS: Philippine Church, civil groups mark global prayer call with peace vigil, protest

Faith leaders warn rising tensions abroad are worsening economic hardship, exposing vulnerabilities and deepening inequality across Filipino communities

IN PHOTOS: Families receive ashes of victims of Philippine government’s war on drugs campaign as memorial wall is unveiled

Families gathered in Quezon City to remember victims of the Philippine government’s war on drugs and continue seeking justice

PHOTOS: With no tombs to visit, families of Desaparecidos gather on All Souls’ Day in the Philippines

Families of Desaparecidos called on President Marcos Jr. to account for the 14 individuals reportedly abducted under his administration.

EQUALITY & JUSTICE

Filipino Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr with prayers, reflection amid conflict abroad

Thousands of Filipino Muslims gather in Quezon City for Eid prayers, marking Ramadan’s end amid ongoing Middle East conflict

IN PHOTOS: Calls for accountability shape Philippines’ People Power anniversary

Church leaders, activists, students, and sectoral groups described the anniversary as both remembrance and a renewed call to action

Photos: Filipinos mark World Press Freedom Day

Student activists and journalists in the Philippines marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023

Photos: ‘Compassion and Healing in the New Normal’

Families of victims of drug-related and extrajudicial killings in the Philippines stage a play before representatives of the European Union

CHURCH & ASIA

PHOTOS: Philippine Church, civil groups mark global prayer call with peace vigil, protest

Faith leaders warn rising tensions abroad are worsening economic hardship, exposing vulnerabilities and deepening inequality across Filipino communities

PHOTOS: Philippine bishop calls Church to act on rising costs, crisis in Easter message

Amid rising costs and uncertainty, a Filipino bishop calls parishes to act together in the spirit of Easter

PHOTOS: One in five priests struggling, Manila cardinal says at Chrism Mass

Survey findings revealed during Holy Week liturgy highlight growing emotional strain and need for stronger support among clergy

Vietnam youth congress marks decade milestone with renewed call to missionary discipleship

Thousands of young Catholics in Hanoi mark a decade of formation with renewed commitment to mission, prayer, and witness

LiCAS.news PhilippinesLIGHT FOR THE VOICELESS