Rappler's latest stories on Catholics in the Philippines
Cavite churches prepare for resumption of public masses
Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista of the Diocese of Imus says all parish priests are putting in place all the necessary precautionary measures in their churches to protect mass-goers once Cavite is under MGCQ
[OPINION] The folly of religious endorsements
Our politics is thoroughly personality-driven. When religious leaders throw their support behind certain candidates, they inevitably echo the divide according to existing political loyalties.
Tagle to Filipinos: You're the real representatives of PH
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says it is painful when the Philippines is criticized abroad, but he finds hope in the ordinary Filipino
More Catholics outraged by killings of priests
'Let us not stop making noise until our cry for justice and truth is heard. Let the killings stop!' says Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco after the recent murder of Nueva Ecija priest Father Richmond Nilo.
Filipino ex-priest faces U.S. extradition on sex charges
Police say Fernando Sayasaya, a former priest, was accused of molesting two boys in the state of North Dakota where he worked for the Catholic Church
PNP to Cebuanos: Help protect IEC visitors
About 6 000 police officers and 2 000 personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines are deployed to protect participants of the International Eucharistic Congress
Aquino reiterates stance: 'I am against abortion'
Malacañang releases President Benigno Aquino III s 5 point position on responsible parenthood following Pope Francis statements against artificial contraception
Why I’m not excited to see Pope Francis
About 20 years ago other than priesthood my goal in life was to see in person a successor of St Peter
#PopeFrancisPH in Leyte: What to expect
Pope Francis is visiting Leyte on January 17 to meet typhoons Yolanda Haiyan and Ruby Hagupit survivors
#AnimatED: Waiting for the Pope
The visit in January will be an opportunity for our bishops priests and concerned Catholics to voice support for this daunting mission of Pope Francis to breathe fresh air into a Church that has locked its doors to many Catholics
No religion
I have no problem with their God And because I trust that they are true believers I trust also that they have no problem with the fact that I have not found one
Insta-2013: The year in 15 seconds
From soundbites on corruption to messages of hope watch the Philippines best 15 second clips this year
'Man does not need pork to go with bread'
We in Church can contribute to the corruption by grabbing a piece of the pie through our solicitations from government officials—from candles to basketball uniforms
What Catholic vote?
Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles admits that creating the Catholic vote is still a pipe dream
Think beyond the parish
The statistical data are clear: At a national scale the pews of the Catholic Church are emptying
God and the Supreme Court
The highest court in the land which is not supposed to show bias for any faith is quite Catholic in its practices
The privatization of the Catholic faith
This is an invitation to academics theologians ministers youth leaders and the youth themselves to start engaging in a dialogue My only hope is that in these conversations the technocratic voice of the adult experts will not drown out the very voice of the people we wish to represent
