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Trump tells evangelical voters they have God on their side

Jan 03, 2020 - 7:21 PM

(UPDATED) 'I really do believe we have God on our side,' Donald Trump tells the crowd at the King Jesus International Ministry mega church in Miami

CAMPAIGN TRAIL. US President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, June 14, 2019. File photo by Saul Loeb/AFP

Tagle’s office eyed as 2nd most important in Vatican

Dec 11, 2019 - 1:28 PM

The new appointment of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle positions him ‘to be a possible successor to Pope Francis,’ says a Vatican analyst

Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Cardinal Tagle seen to step down as Manila archbishop

Dec 09, 2019 - 11:54 AM

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

FIESTA MASS. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle presides over the Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 9, 2019. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Cardinal Tagle to lead top Vatican office

Dec 08, 2019 - 8:45 PM

Pope Francis names Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle as part of his 'Cabinet,' making Tagle one of the most powerful men in the Catholic Church

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle gives his homily at the Chrism Mass at the Manila Cathedral. Hindreds of priests from different diocesea of the Archdiocese of Manila concelebrated with the archbishop. Photo by Angie de Silva

Churches to voters: Choose bets who put country over self

May 12, 2019 - 10:22 AM

Let us not return to dictatorship, warns Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David

FOR THE COUNTRY. Faith-based leaders and members belonging to different Christian organizations under the People's Choice Movement hold a candle lighting ceremony ahead of the May 13 elections. Photo by Jire Carreon/Rappler

In Denmark, drop-in baptisms help boost Church numbers

Apr 18, 2019 - 4:00 PM

Denmark's Lutheran Church is lowering the bar for hesitant prospective members by hosting drop-in christenings

DROP-IN BAPTISM. In Denmark, its Lutheran Church is lowering the bar for hesitant prospective members by hosting drop-in christenings. Screenshot from AFP video

CHED: Nueva Ecija school that gave Daniel Matsunaga honorary degree unauthorized

Sep 12, 2018 - 11:34 AM

The school which conferred honoris causa on the actor is not recognized by CHED

HONORARY? Brethren Evangelical School of Theology confers an honorary Ph.D. in Humanities to actor Daniel Matsunaga. Screenshot from Daniel Matsunaga's Instagram account

Cardinal Tagle cries, asks God why innocent people die

Jul 22, 2018 - 11:50 PM

'We want to believe that you do not rejoice in their death. But there are so many of them,' Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle tells God in public prayer

IN MEDITATION. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle leads a meditative prayer at the 5th Philippine Conference on New Evangelization at the University of Santo Tomas on July 21, 2018. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

'Whispers can kill,' bishop warns amid drug war, Fox case

Jul 22, 2018 - 3:40 PM

Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David hits 'figurative serpents' who 'are very fond of juicy gossips and intrigues that are best said in whispers'

HOLY MASS. Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David leads the Mass on the 4th day of the 5th Philippine Conference on New Evangelization on July 21, 2018. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Tagle to Filipinos: You're the real representatives of PH

Jul 21, 2018 - 9:10 PM

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says it is painful when the Philippines is criticized abroad, but he finds hope in the ordinary Filipino

CHALLENGING CATHOLICS. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle makes impassioned gestures as he speaks on the 3rd day of the 5th Philippine Conference on New Evangelization at the Cuneta Astrodome on July 20, 2018. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

The week in photos: July 14-20, 2018

Jul 21, 2018 - 1:13 PM

This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Croatian supporters react after their team scored in downtown Zagreb on July 15, 2018, during the 2018 Russia World Cup final football match between Croatia and France, the first final World Cup match ever in the history of Croatia. AFP Photo

Priests, nuns donate P300,000 to kids of murdered mom

Jul 19, 2018 - 5:45 PM

Hospicio de San Jose offers to accept the orphans of slain 27-year-old Jennifer Taburada, who was killed by masked gunmen in Caloocan City

DONATIONS FOR ORPHANS. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle turns over to Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David around P300,000 in Mass collections on July 19, 2018, for children left behind by slain parents. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Cardinal Tagle to priests, nuns: Be one with the wounded

Jul 18, 2018 - 2:01 PM

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle stresses the need to learn from the 'unsung heroes of the faith' – janitors, laundrywomen, simple fathers and mothers

CHURCH CONFERENCE. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle delivers the plenary talk at the 5th Philippine Conference on New Evangelization at the University of Santo Tomas on July 18, 2018. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Diyos ni Digong ang diyos ng hidwaan

Jul 02, 2018 - 9:00 AM

Hindi hinubog sa imahe ng kanyang ‘sensible God’ si Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte 'committed sin that only Satan can do' – Christian group

Jun 26, 2018 - 11:33 PM

'President Duterte has crossed the line!' says Bishop Daniel Balais, national chairman of the Christian group Intercessors for the Philippines

FACING OUTRAGE. The Christian group Intercessors for the Philippines says it 'condemns to the highest degree' the 'blasphemous words against God' uttered by President Rodrigo Duterte. Malacañang file photo

Evangelical churches slam Duterte barbs vs 'stupid God'

Jun 26, 2018 - 12:55 PM

The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches says it is 'immensely offended' after President Rodrigo Duterte blasted as stupid 'the God of the Christian faith'

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in his speech during the ceremonial distribution of 3,772 Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) to agrarian reform beneficiaries in the Western Visayas region at the Cabatuan Covered Gym in the Municipality of Cabatuan, Iloilo on June 20, 2018, explains that he is simply doing his job when the CLOAs have been distributed to the rightful beneficiaries. ACE MORANDANTE/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Evangelical churches back Sereno amid impeachment complaints

Sep 07, 2017 - 11:33 AM

The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches PCEC calls on President Rodrigo Duterte to recognize Chief Justice Sereno as a valuable ally

PRAYING OVER. Christian leaders pray over Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in a video uploaded by the Christ's Commission Fellowship (CCF) in May 2013. CCF is a member of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC). Screen grab from CCF's YouTube page

Admit your weaknesses, Cardinal Tagle says

Jul 28, 2017 - 11:26 PM

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle also tells his flock to defend the weak as he opens the 4th Philippine Conference on New Evangelization

'GLORY TO GOD.' Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle sings the 'Gloria' with actions on the first day of the 4th Philippine Conference on New Evangelization on July 28, 2017. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

Christians hit 'daily bloodshed' in war on drugs

Aug 16, 2016 - 12:21 PM

We call on Evangelical Christians to denounce the unlawful and brutal killings of drug suspects the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches says

WAR ON DRUGS. The dead body of an alleged drug dealer lies on the ground on a street in Manila on July 12, 2016. Photo by Noel Celis/AFP

Tagle: 'Hangad ng Diyos ay hindi parusa, kundi kaligtasan'

Jul 23, 2016 - 9:30 AM

Kung tayong mga tao parang gigil na gigil nang magparusa ang Diyos gigil na gigil magligtas Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says

'BE MERCIFUL.' Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle stresses God's mercy in a homily at the 3rd Philippine Conference on New Evangelization. Photo courtesy of Noli Yamsuan/Archdiocese of Manila

Tagle to host conference on 'the merciful Filipino'

Jul 02, 2016 - 3:45 PM

With the theme of mercy the 3rd Philippine Conference on New Evangelization comes at a time of rising violence in the Philippines

YEAR OF MERCY. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle (right) prays during the Pope's Day Mass at the Manila Cathedral on June 29, 2016, with papal nuncio Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto (left) as the main presider. Photo by Noli Yamsuan/Archdiocese of Manila

INC stages biggest event to woo non-members

Sep 26, 2015 - 7:00 AM

Speaking to Rappler Iglesia ni Cristo spokesman Brother Edwil Zabala says this is the biggest evangelical mission in the INC s 101 year history

BOOSTING MEMBERSHIP. The Iglesia ni Cristo is holding its biggest grand evangelical mission on September 26, 2015, to boost its membership in the face of its worst crisis. File photo by Rico Cruz in 2014  BOOSTING MEMBERSHIP. The Iglesia ni Cristo is holding its biggest grand evangelical mission on September 26, 2015, to boost its membership in the face of its worst crisis. File photo by Rico Cruz in 2014

Catholic, Evangelical groups to back 2016 bets

Sep 15, 2015 - 9:00 PM

‘This is the first time in history that you have Catholics the Protestants the Evangelicals coming together on a united front ’ one of the members says

FAITH AND POLITICS. Religion remains a powerful force in the Philippines, where 8 out of 10 people belong to the Catholic Church. A group that was launched on September 15, 2015, hopes the Christian faith can influence Filipinos during elections. File photo by Dennis Sabangan/EPA

Kenya protesters warn Obama against bringing up gay rights during visit

Jul 06, 2015 - 11:10 PM

Kenyan anti gay protesters march in Nairobi warning US President Barack Obama not to speak about gay rights when he visits the country of his ancestors later this month

NO TO ‘OBAMA AND OBAMA.’ Kenyan anti-gay activists led by church leaders and members of parliament shout slogans in front of the Supreme Court during an anti-gay demonstration in downtown Nairobi, Kenya, 06 July 2015. Photo by Dai Kurokawa / AFP

Interfaith group: Mary Jane a victim of human trafficking

Apr 17, 2015 - 4:22 PM

Her pain is our pain Her family s pain is our pain a group of Christian churches says in appealing for a Filipina on Indonesia s death row

FILIPINO ON DEATH ROW. Filipino protesters are seen through a passing passenger's vehicle as they hold placards appealing the execution of Mary Jane Veloso, during a demonstration outside the presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, on April 10, 2015. Photo by Ritchie Tongo/EPA

Netizens debate on idolatry, bible verses, and religion

Jan 10, 2015 - 4:36 PM

What does the bible really say? Netizens weigh in on the issues of idolatry religion respect

GOOD NEWS. Paul Christian Faculin preaches against idolatry as devotees of the Black Nazarene pass by. All photos by David Lozada/ Rappler

Idolatry is a sin, preachers tell Nazareno devotees

Jan 09, 2015 - 6:08 PM

We call this street preaching We come here to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and against the sin of our nation says 25 year old Paul Faculin

GOOD NEWS. Paul Christian Faculin preaches against idolatry as devotees of the Black Nazarene pass by. All photos by David Lozada/ Rappler

Wish list for the Church under a cool Pope

Dec 21, 2014 - 5:25 PM

The Catholic Church needs to change its image: an old Church with so many rituals and traditions that people especially the young can hardly relate to

'COOL POPE.' A handout photo provided by Osservatore Romano shows Pope Francis wearing an indigenous headdress given to him by Ubirai Matos from the Pataxo tribe (4-L) after the pontiff spoke at Rio's Municipal Theater to an audience mostly made up of Brazil's political, business, and cultural elite in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 27, 2013. Photo by EPA/Osservatore Romano/Handout

Huge Catholic event in UST during Pope's Philippine trip

Oct 20, 2014 - 9:23 PM

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle sets a conference on faith from January 15 to 17 2015 covering the days when Pope Francis visits the Philippines

FOR FILIPINOS. Pope Francis addresses Filipinos for the first time during the Philippine Conference on New Evangelization in October 2013. File photo courtesy of CBCP News

Pope's gift to Philippines: 1st message in English

Oct 18, 2014 - 8:30 AM

Pope Francis who feels uncomfortable with his poor English devotes to the Philippines his first English message as pontiff

STRONG TIES. Pope Francis confers with Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle during the Synod of Bishops on the Family in October 2014. A year earlier, Francis delivered his first message in English for a conference that Tagle convened. Photo courtesy of Fr Yulito Ignacio

What makes Catholicism a happy religion

Aug 18, 2014 - 8:25 PM

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

Uganda gay pride rally after tough law overturned

Aug 09, 2014 - 7:53 PM

Homophobia is widespread in Uganda where American style evangelical Christianity is on the rise

RAINBOW FLAG. Ugandan men hold a rainbow flag reading "Join hands to end LGBTI (Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Intersex - called Kuchu in Uganda) genocide" as they celebrate on August 9, 2014 during the annual gay pride in Entebbe, Uganda. Photo by AFP/Isaac Kasamani

My long-overdue apostasy

Jul 01, 2014 - 3:40 PM

I used to dole out Bible verses as if they were freshly baked cookies I apologize to those who had to endure this

S. Korea police storm compound in search for ferry owner

Jun 11, 2014 - 11:17 AM

The huge operation comes a day after President Park Geun Hye urged police and prosecutors to step up a manhunt for Yoo Byung Eun

Tagle: Don't just complain about the world

Apr 18, 2014 - 3:19 PM

Look at the opportunities that this very broken world opens for our mission Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says

Quezon City road closed for Iglesia event

Mar 27, 2014 - 11:20 PM

UPDATED The Iglesia ni Cristo expects up to 100 000 participants in the event

Bishop eyes free wifi in parishes

Feb 02, 2014 - 7:54 AM

It s a tough challenge to attract the e generation says the bishop of Pasig

National Day of Prayer on Jan 20

Jan 19, 2014 - 4:47 PM

In light of incidents and natural calamities that struck the country last year the nationwide prayer will be held at 5:00 pm at the Malacañang Palace grounds and will be broadcast live on state run radio and TV

File photo by Rolex dela Pena/EPA

Insta-2013: The year in 15 seconds

Dec 29, 2013 - 9:00 AM

From soundbites on corruption to messages of hope watch the Philippines best 15 second clips this year

Tagle: Youth want happy, not judgmental Church

Oct 28, 2013 - 3:34 PM

The Manila archbishop dances with people and exudes joy

Prayer from a 'bouquet of flowers'

Oct 26, 2013 - 7:49 PM

To revisit a historic event in October 1986 members of different faiths gather to discuss love and forgiveness

When a girl tells Cardinal Tagle: 'You're fake!'

Oct 19, 2013 - 7:04 PM

The cardinal says adults should learn to listen to the youth not to dismiss them as evil and rebellious

Pope Francis, Cardinal Tagle appeal for mercy

Oct 18, 2013 - 9:50 PM

The biggest event in the Philippine Catholic Church this year ends on a historic note – with a message from Pope Francis

'FEMININE' CHURCH. Pope Francis says in a Vatican conference on October 12 that he likes to think of the Church as feminine. File photo by Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

Pope to PH: Don't get tired of mercy

Oct 18, 2013 - 4:17 PM

For the first time Pope Francis addresses Filipinos in an unprecedented Church conference in Manila

'FEMININE' CHURCH. Pope Francis says in a Vatican conference on October 12 that he likes to think of the Church as feminine. File photo by Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

Tagle says sorry for sins of Church

Oct 18, 2013 - 12:57 PM

The Cardinal makes the apology on the last day of a 3 day event that aims to rekindle the Catholic faith

Tagle, faith, and ruins from the quake

Oct 17, 2013 - 8:46 AM

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle stresses faith in the midst of ruin

Tagle after the quake: Rebuild the Church

Oct 16, 2013 - 9:43 PM

Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says it s heartbreaking the earthquake damaged historic churches He says this symbolizes problems within the Catholic Church

Pope Francis to address Filipinos on Oct 18

Oct 03, 2013 - 6:50 PM

The Pope will deliver a video message to 5 000 delegates from different parts of Asia who will be attending a Church organized conference in Manila

'HIGH HOPES.' In an audience after his election, Pope Francis tells Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle that he's hopeful about the Philippines. Screen grab from youtube.com/vatican

Catholic channel may air on free TV

Aug 13, 2013 - 3:43 PM

For the first time a Catholic channel may air on Philippine free TV says Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle

Pope: Marriage not 'out of fashion'

Jul 29, 2013 - 2:41 PM

Pope Francis asks youth to rebel for marriage