Rappler's latest stories on Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
Bridesmaids, groomsmen banned in Catholic weddings? Not necessarily
It depends not on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, but on the bishop overseeing your town or city
FALSE: CBCP 'circular' urging bishops to report scammer
The circular was manipulated, and the 'CBCP Official' Facebook page that posted it is fake
Ringing of church bells signals start of interfaith prayer against coronavirus
Members of different denominations and faith in the Philippines will be praying together at 3 pm on Wednesday, April 8
CBCP suggests sprinkling of ashes on head on Ash Wednesday
The bishops' conference releases additional guidelines for Lenten season amid COVID-19 epidemic, including no touching of the cross
CBCP issues ‘oratio imperata’ vs novel coronavirus
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines calls on its parishes to pray the oratio in 'all weekday and Sunday masses, after the Holy Communion, kneeling down' beginning February 2
CBCP official, 22 Filipino tourists, hurt in Egypt bus accident
CBCP Secretary General Father Marvin Mejia is out of danger and has been discharged. The other Filipinos also suffered bruises and broken bones, and most have also been discharged, says the DFA.
CBCP president: Sedition allegations vs bishops 'beyond belief'
'I cannot bring myself to believe that these bishops were involved in seditious activities; they are bishops whose sincerity, decency, respectfulness and love for our country and our people are beyond doubt,' says Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles of the 4 bishops included in the PNP's sedition complaint
Bills renewing TV5, CBCP franchises lapse into law
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo cannot explain why Duterte did not sign the bill instead
Davao Archbishop Valles reelected as CBCP president
Archbishop Romulo Valles remains to lead the CBCP as his friend, President Rodrigo Duterte continues to criticize the Catholic Church
Church says Tagle, CBCP didn't endorse Otso Diretso
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle endorsed a process of discernment, not a specific set of candidates, in the May 13 elections
CBCP lay arm endorses Otso Diretso, 2 other Senate bets
'We believe we need an independent Senate,' says Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas president Julieta Wasan, adding they cannot anymore remain nonpartisan
Church mourns death of 2 bishops
Bishop Emeritus Dinualdo Gutierrez of Marbel diocese dies at the age of 79 while San Carlos Bishop Emeritus Nicolas Mondejar dies at the age of 94
Panelo to CBCP: Stick to 'spiritual' matters, don't criticize Duterte
'We have enough critics. We have the opposition, we have the human rights, dadagdagan mo pa,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
PH not civilized if kids treated as criminals – CBCP
'There is no way we can call ourselves a civilized society if we hold children in conflict with the law criminally liable,' says the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines
After Jolo bombing, CBCP hits 'cycle of hate'
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines says a 'cycle of hate' is 'destroying the moral fabric of our country'
Led by Davao archbishop, CBCP defends Bishop David vs Duterte
Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles says he is 'saddened and disturbed' by President Rodrigo Duterte's statements against Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
HOAX: Vatican ‘prohibits’ priests, nuns from joining political rallies
Nuns and priests are not excommunicated for joining political rallies, according to the CBCP
House OKs renewing CBCP broadcast franchise for 25 years
House Bill 8155 gives the President a 'special right' to 'temporarily take over and operate' the CBCP’s media facilities during times of war, rebellion, public peril, calamity, emergency, disaster, or disturbance of peace and order
3-day Catholic fasting vs blasphemy can include Facebook
The Catholic Church is holding days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving from July 17 to 19 to atone for the sins of blasphemers, liars, and murderers in the Philippines
Catholics mark day of prayer for blasphemers, murderers
Catholics can observe this day of prayer and penance anywhere, says Bishop Pablo Virgilio David. He says prayers can also be offered for 'advocates of fake news.'
'Magsaya kayo at magalak!': Liham ng CBCP sa 7 iba-ibang wika
Narito ang salin ng CBCP pastoral letter na 'Rejoice and Be Glad' sa mga wikang Tagalog, Ilocano, Bicolano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Binisaya (Leyte-Samar), at Binisaya (Cagayan de Oro)
In 24 hours, Duterte breaks vow to stop hitting the Church
Referring to millions of Filipinos who voted for him, President Rodrigo Duterte claims, 'Sila ang Diyos ko'
FULL TEXT: CBCP statement on blasphemy, killings, social ills
Read the full text of the statement 'Rejoice and Be Glad!' issued by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines at the end of its 117th plenary assembly
Catholic bishops slam abuses under Duterte, call for 3 days of fasting
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines issues one of its most stinging critiques of the Duterte regime, covering the 'tambay' crackdown, drug war killings, and the sin of calling God stupid
Bishop warns vs propaganda in Duterte admin's talks with churches
The proposed dialogue will only be fruitful if it convinces President Rodrigo Duterte to stop killings and respect human rights, says Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon
HOAX: ‘CBCP-owned’ stocks
Stocks owned by two bishops in the 'list' are not necessarily owned by CBCP. The remaining 13 are not bishops but priests and nuns.
[OPINION] Why did God give us Duterte?
God did not give us Duterte to be our President. The 16 million voters chose him to be President and he is now President. But God can write straight with crooked lines. Even from something bad, good can come out.
Stay faithful, Davao archbishop tells flock after Duterte rant
Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles calls for 'a peaceful and charitable spirit' after their long-time mayor, President Rodrigo Duterte, called God stupid
After rants vs Catholic Church, Duterte to meet CBCP president
Papal Nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Pope Francis' envoy to the Philippines, 'also welcomes further meetings' with the President, says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
More Christian groups rebuke Duterte for mocking God
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines slams the 'brazen exercise of power against one's religion.' The Philippines for Jesus Movement says, 'Mr President, you are no simple citizen.'
CBCP head says priests shouldn't carry guns despite killings
Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, says the CBCP gives its 'trust and confidence' to the Philippine National Police
CBCP hails 'wise' DOJ move to let Sister Fox stay for now
Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, thanks the Department of Justice for its 'wise' decision on Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox
'Pinapatay nila ang ating kawan. Pinapatay nila kaming mga pastol.'
'Ikaw ba ay pumapalakpak pa rin? Ikaw ba ay tumatawa pa rin? Katawa-tawa pa rin ba ito sa iyo?' sabi nina Archbishop Socrates Villegas at mga kapwa niya pari ng Arkidiyosesis ng Lingayen-Dagupan
'They are killing our flock. They are killing us shepherds.'
Archbishop Socrates Villegas and other leaders call on President Rodrigo Duterte 'to stop the verbal persecution of the Catholic Church,' as they denounce the killing of Father Richmond Nilo
CBCP condemns 'outrageously evil' murder of Fr Richmond Nilo
The bishop of slain Nueva Ecija priest Father Richmond Nilo slams the 'escalating violence and culture of impunity in the country, even against helpless clergymen'
Priest shot dead in Nueva Ecija
(UPDATED) Malacañang condemns the death of Nueva Ecija priest Father Richmond Nilo, the latest member of the clergy killed by unidentified gunmen
Archbishop Villegas: Stand up vs 'reign of murder, vulgarity'
'Hindi ba sobra na? Hindi pa ba tayo maninindigan? Kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa?' says Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas
Fr Mark Ventura's bishop hits 'unfounded rumors' on his murder
Tuguegarao Archbishop Sergio Utleg speaks up after President Rodrigo Duterte claims Cagayan priest Father Mark Ventura was killed because of his illicit affairs
'Murder is murder,' bishop says as Duterte hits Fr Mark Ventura
President Rodrigo Duterte justifies the death of Cagayan priest Father Mark Ventura by claiming that the 37-year-old priest had affairs with at least 4 women
Family of Fr Mark Ventura, PNP offer cash reward for info on his killers
Fr. Ventura's family and the Cagayan Valley regional police have raised a P300,000 bounty for information leading to the arrest of his killers
Cardinal Tagle calls for tolling of bells amid Fr Ventura's death
'The bells haunt the perpetrators of violence and killing to remember their victims, never to forget them,' says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle after the death of Cagayan priest Father Mark Ventura
Cardinal Tagle hits murder of Cagayan's Fr Mark Ventura
'Stop killing our prophets!' Carmelite priests say in a separate statement on the murder of 37-year-old Father Mark Ventura in Cagayan
CBCP condemns murder of Cagayan priest Mark Ventura
(3rd UPDATE) The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines calls on government 'to act swiftly' against 37-year-old Father Mark Ventura's murderers
'Til divorce do us part?' PH struggles to marry religion and reality
While there has been growing support for the passage of the divorce law, there is still no assurance from legislators that this would happen anytime soon
Pope names Father Medel Aseo as bishop of Tagum
The Vatican announces the appointment of Tagum Bishop-elect Medel Aseo on the same day he marks his 39th year as a priest
Ash Wednesday on Valentine's: 'Love expressed by sacrifice'
'The 3 keys for Valentine's Day are the same 3 keys for the season of Lent – sacrifice, prayer, and giving,' says Archbishop Socrates Villegas
Dela Rosa slams CBCP: 'Kayo lang ang banal, porke kayo ang pari?'
The PNP chief is furious at the Catholic bishops' group for criticizing cops who brought bibles and rosaries in their return to the anti-drug war
CBCP hits move to let Congress change Constitution
The CBCP voices its fears of a 'creeping dictatorship' in the face of 'self-serving' motives for Charter Change
LOOK: Marawi bishop visits destroyed cathedral for 1st time
'It was heartbreaking,' Marawi Bishop Edwin dela Peña says
CBCP hits murder of 'martyr' priest from Nueva Ecija
Now led by Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, the CBCP also calls for a probe into other 'deaths under investigation' in the Philippines
