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No holy water, 'mano po': Church's 12 measures vs coronavirus
The novel coronavirus changes even the way people practice their faith in predominantly Catholic Philippines

Cardinal Tagle seen to step down as Manila archbishop
As the powerful ‘Red Pope,’ Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is expected to address hot-button issues such as the Vatican’s policy toward China

Caritas sends initial P1 million for areas hit by Ompong
'Bukas ang ating mga simbahan para makatulong sa inyo,' says Cabanatuan Bishop Sofronio Bancud

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Cardinal Tagle to parishes: Hold People Power activities
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle makes this unprecedented move as the Duterte administration chooses to hold a low key celebration of People Power this year

Veteran Catholic photographer Noli Yamsuan dies
3rd UPDATE None among church photographers can equal him Archbishop Socrates Villegas says of the late Manuel Noli Yamsuan Jr
Cardinal Tagle issues 'oratio imperata' for gov't officials
This oratio imperata or obligatory prayer comes as the Philippines prepares to usher in a new set of leaders on June 30

Cardinal Tagle’s secretary now rector of Manila Cathedral
Giving his secretary a piece of advice Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle recalls the time he himself was installed as a cathedral rector – inside a stockroom

Catholic Church in Manila seeks donations for Nepal
The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs however has not publicly pledged any specific amount to help Nepal after an earthquake that killed more than 6 000

Filipino nuns to Pope Francis: Reform our Church
He embodies the Gospel He is courageous enough to condemn social evils

Eco bikers to follow Pope's example for zero waste
Bikers on wheels are ready to remind the public about keeping the roads clean during the Pope s visit to the Philippines

Billions of pesos in Church funds locked in stocks
UPDATED The Church has investments in banking oil energy information technology food and beverages construction and mining

Can we know how rich the Catholic Church is?
How much wealth does the Philippine Catholic Church own? It s a puzzle that not even the Church hierarchy has figured out with certainty

Tagle to parishes: Host 'noche buena' for the poor
The cardinal s call comes as the Philippines prepares for the visit of the pro poor Pope Francis in January 2015

Cardinal Tagle issues obligatory prayer vs Ruby
Let our preparations include prayer Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says in the face of Typhoon Ruby Hagupit

What did Binay tell Church leaders?
The Vice President s camp says he accepted the invitation of the CBCP for a meeting but a Church source says it was the other way around

Youth pick '$30 M' over Mass; Tagle bothered
At the start of Holy Week the Manila archbishop says Catholics should set their priorities straight

Tagle reopens Manila Cathedral: 'PH too will rise'
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle slams the false gods of money power and lust as he reopens the rehabilitated house of worship

Tagle: Feed Yolanda survivors through fasting
The CBCP also urges Catholics to live simply as they begin the 40 day penitential season of Lent
Tagle says sorry for sins of Church
The Cardinal makes the apology on the last day of a 3 day event that aims to rekindle the Catholic faith
CBCP denounces pork: 'Everyone's fault'
The CBCP calls for a day of atonement on Saturday September 7
Cardinal Tagle: Check donations amid pork scam
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says the pork barrel scam has divided bishops
Manila to join day of prayer for Syria
UPDATED Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle for one leads his archdiocese in the global day of prayer for Syria
Tagle on pork scam: ‘Yabang ‘yan!’
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle slams pride and greed in the recent crisis
#TalkThursday with Bishop Buhain
Rappler speaks to former auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila Teodoro Buhain Jr
Resigned bishop a 'victim of Church politics'
The lawyer of the former Auxiliary Bishop of Manila feels the sanctions imposed on him were too punitive
A bishop and multimillion-peso donations
By insiders estimates the Catholic Church run Radio Veritas was able to raise about P100 million in donations in 1986 No accounting has been made
Tagle won’t be next Pope - 3 archbishops
Tagle’s obvious handicap is that he is still young to be in the running as the next Pope say the 3 retired prelates
Church says it's not behind Celdran case
A private attorney says he decided to pursue the case against Celdran because as a Catholic he was offended by the protest
#TalkThursday: 'Offending religious feelings'
Charged with offending religious feelings RH advocate Carlos Celdran is not only willing to challenge institutions and ideas but the law itself
Tagle: Bring joy and freedom
In his first ever Chrism Mass Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle reminds priests and laity of their duty as baptized people of God
Donate to the Church, online
Online donation facility part of revamp of Archdiocese of Manila s website
Humble, low-key Tagle is Manila's 32nd archbishop
Charismatic and intelligent Tagle is considered conservative and traditional and is expected to lead the Church s campaign against the government s controversial thrust for the Reproductive Health Bill