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[REFLECTIONS] We need to think and re-think our theology
Today, we are challenged by John in his letter: 'We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another'
[REFLECTIONS] Why, Lord?
We must have the courage to declare with hope: We are Christians. We believe in happy endings. If it’s not yet happy, then it’s not yet the end.
Bishops pray for sedition accusers: 'May they meet the God of all Truths'
'We will not be discouraged,' say the 4 bishops who vowed to continue serving their flock despite the sedition complaint filed against them
Bishop David says he refused Bikoy's request for church sanctuary
'I whispered to [Fr Alejo] to better check first on the veracity of the man's story who came and left as a total stranger to me,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
Ecumenical groups condemn sedition charges vs bishops, priests
Ecumenical Bishops Forum and Isaiah Ministry say the actions of the Duterte administration against critics show his steady move towards violent repression and total dictatorship
CIDG sues Robredo, LP, bishops for sedition over Bikoy videos
(3rd UPDATE) Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra immediately forms a panel to investigate the complaint
Pope Francis names Roberto Gaa as bishop of Novaliches
Novaliches Bishop-elect Roberto Gaa is set to replace Antonio Tobias, who is past the retirement age of 75
Bishop David slams Bikoy for lying, linking him to Trillanes
(UPDATED) Archbishop Socrates Villegas also denies the claim of Peter Joemel Advincula or Bikoy that he met with anti-Duterte plotters on December 12, 2018
FALSE: Villegas, Tagle 'say followers are traitors' for not voting for Otso Diretso
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines says the claim is 'fake news and propaganda'
Bishop David: 'Biggest lie' to say drug war is against drugs
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David admits the Catholic Church has 'failed to educate consciences,' leading to the support of many Catholics for drug war killings
'Renounce evil' in polls, Bishop David says on Holy Thursday
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David calls on Filipino Catholics to 'bridge the anomalous gap between faith and social life' as they observe Holy Week 2019
Legazpi bishop urges voters not to sell their votes
Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon even challenges parishioners who attended the Palm Sunday service to drop the palaspas if they will give in to vote buying
[OPINION] An open letter to President Duterte
'Just as you take seriously your duty to protect the country, priests are earnestly committed to defending the Word of God,' students tell President Rodrigo Duterte
When the Catholic Church flexes political muscles
Here's a look at the times when Catholic bishops and priests took sides in Philippine politics
Duterte vs the Church: Do the times call for a Catholic vote?
A viral video of Archbishop Socrates Villegas fuels hopes that more bishops will openly – though indirectly – campaign against President Rodrigo Duterte's bets
Bataan bishop scraps fees for funeral Masses
This is the latest in a growing trend in the Philippine Catholic Church to scrap the arancel system, or the practice of imposing taxes on 'free' church services
Christian group slams red-tagging of Aglipayan bishops
'We call on the government to stop these vehement attacks,' says the National Council of Churches in the Philippines
LOOK: Death threats vs priests critical of Duterte drug war
Read death threats against prominent Catholic leaders, including Archbishop Socrates Villegas and Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, received through text messages
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Tinig sa karimlan ang simbahan
Batid ng mga pari na hindi lamang ito atake sa ating pampulitikang institusyon – atake rin ito sa ating moralidad, dignidad, at espiritwal na buhay
Pope Francis names 2nd Filipino bishop in U.S.
Monsignor Alejandro Aclan of Pasay City is appointed auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
WATCH: Bishop David rebukes Catholics who back drug war killings
'Maraming Kristiyanong namimili lang nung kayang tanggapin na sinasabi ng Panginoon,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
Duterte said kill the bishops – and his word became flesh
President Rodrigo Duterte's violent tirades against clergymen begin to take flesh in the form of death threats. What Duterte says, Duterte gets.
Robredo: Maria Ressa, Bishop David prove human rights worth fighting for
Vice President Leni Robredo praises Rappler CEO Maria Ressa for her 'revolutionary' resilience and Bishop Pablo David for his compassion
Bishop critical of Duterte drug war gets death threats
President Rodrigo Duterte says Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle alerted him about death threats against priests. He backtracks on his call to kill 'useless' bishops.
Maria Ressa, Bishop David receive Ka Pepe Diokno Human Rights Awards
(UPDATED) Bishop Pablo David does not attend the awarding ceremony after receving a number of death threats in the past week
Bacolod bishop urges speedy resolution of businessman's slay
Bishop Patricio Buzon of the Diocese of Bacolod says the killing of businessman Alex Yao 'has no place in our Christian communities, more so, in our society that upholds the principles of law and order'
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
Duterte to tambays: Steal from, kill 'rich' bishops
'Kayong mga tambay diyan, 'pag dumaan 'yang obispo ninyo, holdapan 'yan, maraming pera 'yan,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Church hits bid to put one Balangiga bell in National Museum
'They belong in the church, not in a museum,' says the Catholic Church in Borongan, which owns the historic Balangiga Bells
Duterte's 'kill bishops' remark just for 'dramatic effect' – Panelo
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte was just 'upset' because the 'good things that he does for this country are not even appreciated' by the Catholic Church
'Kill bishops, all they do is criticize,' says Duterte
'Itong mga obispo ninyo, patayin ninyo, walang silbi 'yang mga gagong 'yan,' President Duterte says a week after he made allegations against Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
[OPINION] Pablo Virgilio David: The shepherd of Caloocan
We need Church leaders who will describe rightly what we are facing: a death of conscience by those who justify the killings
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
Bishop David hails conviction of Kian delos Santos killers
'Salamat sa Diyos!' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, a drug war critic detested by President Rodrigo Duterte
Pray for Duterte, 'he is a very sick man' – Bishop David
The Caloocan bishop is reacting to comments made by President Duterte that Catholic saints are fools and drunkards
Pray for the Philippines, bishop tells Padre Pio devotees
‘Kung sugatan po ang buhay natin, sugatan din ang bayan natin,’ says Bishop Broderick Pabillo as Saint Padre Pio's heart relic visits the Manila Cathedral
Bishop hits killings as Padre Pio heart relic visits UST
Killing ‘is never the way of Jesus Christ,’ says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, pointing out that the heart of Saint Padre Pio is ‘like that of Jesus’
Repent, bishop says after Duterte admits to EJKs
'We should welcome this public confession,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David after President Rodrigo Duterte admits his 'only sin' is extrajudicial killings
Catholic Church prepares to help those hit by Typhoon Ompong
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle mobilizes the disaster response arm of his archdiocese to assist Filipinos who will be affected by Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
Tagle, Villegas seek aid for monsoon flood victims
Filipinos can course donations through their parishes, dioceses, or Caritas offices, says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle
Bishop David on drug users: They're drug victims, too
'Isn't it obvious that they are also victims, and that they also need to be saved, not killed?' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, reacting to SONA 2018
HOAX: Bishops' 'Start the Drug Dealings' banner
The original photo calls for an end to tyranny
Bishops hit Duterte for pitting human rights vs human lives
(UPDATED) 'Such a statement implies that the victims of drug-related killings are not human lives!' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David after SONA 2018
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Bishop slams 'death squads' in 2 overnight Caloocan murders
(UPDATED) 'We used to call them bonnet gangs. Now we just call them what they really are – death squads,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
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
Catholic council opposes charter change, rejects dictatorship
The Council of the Laity of the Philippines rejects 'any attempt to bring back dictatorship,' and calls for prayer vigils on the day President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his 3rd State of the Nation Address
Pope Francis names Cainta priest as new auxiliary bishop of Antipolo
Father Nolly Buco is the first priest from the Diocese of Antipolo to become a bishop. He is parish priest of Our Lady of Light Parish in Cainta, Rizal.
Cebu archdiocese says shootout 'not attack vs Church'
The shooting incident at the Cebu Archbishop's Residence is 'a wake-up call' about depression, says Cebu Archdiocese media liaison Monsignor Joseph Tan
Evangelical churches slam Duterte barbs vs 'stupid God'
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches says it is 'immensely offended' after President Rodrigo Duterte blasted as stupid 'the God of the Christian faith'
