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Trump tells evangelical voters they have God on their side
(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

Tagle’s office eyed as 2nd most important in Vatican
The new appointment of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle positions him ‘to be a possible successor to Pope Francis,’ says a Vatican analyst

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

Cardinal Tagle to lead top Vatican office
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

Churches to voters: Choose bets who put country over self
Let us not return to dictatorship, warns Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David

In Denmark, drop-in baptisms help boost Church numbers
Denmark's Lutheran Church is lowering the bar for hesitant prospective members by hosting drop-in christenings

CHED: Nueva Ecija school that gave Daniel Matsunaga honorary degree unauthorized
The school which conferred honoris causa on the actor is not recognized by CHED

Cardinal Tagle cries, asks God why innocent people die
'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

'Whispers can kill,' bishop warns amid drug war, Fox case
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David hits 'figurative serpents' who 'are very fond of juicy gossips and intrigues that are best said in whispers'

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

The week in photos: July 14-20, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world

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

Cardinal Tagle to priests, nuns: Be one with the wounded
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle stresses the need to learn from the 'unsung heroes of the faith' – janitors, laundrywomen, simple fathers and mothers

[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Diyos ni Digong ang diyos ng hidwaan
Hindi hinubog sa imahe ng kanyang ‘sensible God’ si Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte 'committed sin that only Satan can do' – Christian group
'President Duterte has crossed the line!' says Bishop Daniel Balais, national chairman of the Christian group Intercessors for the Philippines

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'

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

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

Christians hit 'daily bloodshed' in war on drugs
We call on Evangelical Christians to denounce the unlawful and brutal killings of drug suspects the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches says

Tagle: 'Hangad ng Diyos ay hindi parusa, kundi kaligtasan'
Kung tayong mga tao parang gigil na gigil nang magparusa ang Diyos gigil na gigil magligtas Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says

Tagle to host conference on 'the merciful Filipino'
With the theme of mercy the 3rd Philippine Conference on New Evangelization comes at a time of rising violence in the Philippines

INC stages biggest event to woo non-members
Speaking to Rappler Iglesia ni Cristo spokesman Brother Edwil Zabala says this is the biggest evangelical mission in the INC s 101 year history


Catholic, Evangelical groups to back 2016 bets
‘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

Kenya protesters warn Obama against bringing up gay rights during visit
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

Interfaith group: Mary Jane a victim of human trafficking
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

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

Idolatry is a sin, preachers tell Nazareno devotees
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

Wish list for the Church under a cool Pope
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

Huge Catholic event in UST during Pope's Philippine trip
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle sets a conference on faith from January 15 to 17 2015 covering the days when Pope Francis visits the Philippines

Pope's gift to Philippines: 1st message in English
Pope Francis who feels uncomfortable with his poor English devotes to the Philippines his first English message as pontiff

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

Uganda gay pride rally after tough law overturned
Homophobia is widespread in Uganda where American style evangelical Christianity is on the rise

My long-overdue apostasy
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
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
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
UPDATED The Iglesia ni Cristo expects up to 100 000 participants in the event
Bishop eyes free wifi in parishes
It s a tough challenge to attract the e generation says the bishop of Pasig
National Day of Prayer on Jan 20
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
Insta-2013: The year in 15 seconds
From soundbites on corruption to messages of hope watch the Philippines best 15 second clips this year
Tagle: Youth want happy, not judgmental Church
The Manila archbishop dances with people and exudes joy
Prayer from a 'bouquet of flowers'
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!'
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
The biggest event in the Philippine Catholic Church this year ends on a historic note – with a message from Pope Francis
Pope to PH: Don't get tired of mercy
For the first time Pope Francis addresses Filipinos in an unprecedented Church conference in Manila
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
Tagle, faith, and ruins from the quake
Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle stresses faith in the midst of ruin
Tagle after the quake: Rebuild the Church
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
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
Catholic channel may air on free TV
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'
Pope Francis asks youth to rebel for marriage