The Philippine bishops’ conference on Tuesday urged dioceses to hold special prayers and raise emergency funds for communities devastated by a powerful earthquake in the country’s south. READ: Church leaders rally aid, prayers for Mindanao earthquake victims Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, the conference’s president, called on dioceses and religious communities to include special intentions during…
Cebu’s Catholic archbishop appealed for equal justice and impartial investigations Tuesday as political tensions intensified over the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte and allegations involving a multibillion-peso flood-control scandal. In a pastoral appeal addressed to Filipinos, Archbishop Alberto Uy stressed that every accused person deserved fairness and due process,…
The Catholic Church’s social action network is mobilizing communities nationwide to press for accountability as the Senate convenes Monday as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. READ: Senate to convene court for VP impeachment amid political turmoil Caritas Philippines and its nationwide social action network, together with dozens of bishops and […]
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The Catholic bishops’ leadership on Tuesday urged the Senate to immediately convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte, saying delays would threaten justice, weaken democracy and erode public trust. In a statement, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said senators must fulfill their constitutional duty by proceeding with the trial, hearing […]
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Egypt and the Philippines are strengthening interreligious dialogue through exchanges, training and joint initiative aimed at promoting peace and mutual understanding. Egypt’s Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Osama Al-Azhari said recent agreements reflect “several points of cooperation” serving “the best interest” of both nations. Central to the partnership are planned exchanges between…
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is urging Filipino families to make Holy Week a time of shared prayer and renewal, not just routine reunions. Archbishop Gilbert Garcera of Lipa, CBCP president, said the annual observance should go beyond gatherings and social traditions. He emphasized that Holy Week commemorates the passion, […]
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TAGBILARAN City — The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Saturday praised Filipino-Chinese Catholic women for sustaining faith in families and communities through quiet leadership and enduring devotion. Speaking during a Mass for the 23rd National Convention of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Catholic Women’s Organization, CBCP president Archbishop Gilbert Garcera…
As the nation marks the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Filipinos to “remember, repent, and respond,” calling for a renewed fight against impunity and support for honest and competent leaders ahead of the 2028 elections. Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, the CBCP president, […]
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And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites… Your Father who sees in secret will repay you.Matthew 6:18 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Grace and peace be with you in our Lord Jesus Christ. As we approach the holy season of Lent 2026, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) […]
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The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Wednesday urged Asia’s catechists to move beyond classroom instruction and become agents of consolation and hope for communities affected by poverty, conflict, and marginalization. Speaking at the opening Mass of the Meeting of Catechetical Leaders in the Episcopal Conferences of Asia at De La […]
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