Rappler's latest stories on Philippine church
Inside the church with an angry-looking Christ
An angry-looking Jesus. Images of tormented souls in purgatory. An all-seeing eye. A chapel in Negros Occidental gives us a glimpse of Judgment Day.
Adventures in non-faith
We are now witnessing Catholicism at its best Those from the faith would do well to reconnect with their faith today and join their Church as it tells those who suffer that they too may partake of the kingdom of God – distant but ever present
8 travel destination ideas for your next road trip
Where to go tubing try your first climb cool off under a waterfall and more – plus all of these destinations are hours away from Manila
#INCvictory: Netizens want to know what’s the deal with gov't
The public wants answers: Why are Iglesia ni Cristo members claiming victory? What transpired during the talks between Malacañang and the religious group?
Coal power plant project faces Church opposition
The church agency says addressing the looming power crisis should not be at the expense of the health of the people and the environment
#ShowThePope: Most beautiful PH churches
Netizens share photos of some of the Philippines most beautiful churches – monuments to Filipino faith – that they would like to ShowThePope
Trust in President's office, Senate declines – survey
UPDATED The Church remains the most trusted institution in the Philippines according to a survey that the country s top 100 corporations subscribe to Less than 2 of 10 respondents believe the government is not corrupt
One year after: Pre-restoration almost done for Bohol, Cebu churches
EXCLUSIVE The National Historical Commission provides a report on the status of 26 earthquake damaged structures in Bohol and Cebu
What makes Catholicism a happy religion
I can only attempt to articulate whether Catholicism can offer me a way to genuine happiness; and my experience finds that the road Catholicism follows is indeed a happy one
8 beautiful Metro Manila churches for Visita Iglesia
Explore the metro with an open heart and go to these old and beautiful churches for your Visita Iglesia (church visit) this year
What hampers restoration of Visayas' heritage sites?
The lack of manpower equipment and funding makes difficult the restoration of structures damaged by Yolanda and the Bohol quake heritage experts say
Battered church offers shelter from the storm
In the aftermath of Yolanda many in Tacloban went to the church for solace
Balayan church drops plan to lease convent to grocery chain
An online petition helps turn the tide against the proposed commercialization of a National Historical Landmark
Cultural agencies to restore damaged heritage structures
A team of experts that will be formed and will visit the sites starting October 17 with mobilization fund from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Veteran journalist unveils 'Altar of Secrets'
A veteran journalist launches a book on the abuses of bishops and priests The book Altar of Secrets is the first of its kind in the Philippines
'How can a book destroy the Church?'
Like Pope Francis the book Altar of Secrets helps rebuild the Catholic Church by exposing its weaknesses
Beautiful Batanes: 10 things to do
Here are 10 ways to enjoy the beauty of Batanes
Multimedia tour of PH’s ‘Sistine Chapel’
Step inside the Philippines Sistine Chapel in this 10 step multimedia tour
Vitug Vlogs: Challenge for Pope Francis
Rappler’s editor at large Marites Vitug says the Philippine church poses a challenge to the new pontiff
The Catholic vote, anyone?
Who is afraid of the Catholic vote? I am afraid of its impact on the Church whose servant I am
Candidates to Church: No name-calling
Administration candidates tagged by the Diocese of Bacolod as Team Patay are disappointed by the Church s strong criticism of their position on the RH law
The Catholic Church: Going out with a bang?
The entrenched interests of the Catholic Church in the Philippines or in countries that have a strong Catholic presence is slowly being exposed and questioned
[Q and A] Celdran: 'I'm Catholic until it is taken away from me'
I was raised a Catholic It s just part of my wiring already So being Catholic is something that I am until it is taken away from me
