Tag: Philippines
Philippine Bishops urge Catholics to be charitable despite pandemic
The Bishops of the Philippines conclude their plenary Assembly with a call for Catholics to let their faith shine through acts of charity and mercy, as Pope Francis invites the local Church to be "a home with open doors."
Young Filipino Catholic realises dreams by crafting rosaries
He doesn’t consider rosary-making a business, but a charism given to him to help spread the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Caritas Philippines: International help needed in aftermath of 2 typhoons
The Philippines has been struck by two powerful typhoons in a fortnight. While Caritas is reaching out to the affected people, it is asking the government to seek international help.
The Philippines to celebrate 500 years of Christianity only in 2021
On 14 April 2021, the Philippines will celebrate the first baptism in the country, which is featured in the logo of 500 Year of Christianity, led by the Archdiocese of Cebu.
Philippine diocese plants 60 thousand trees in a single day
Priests, nuns and lay faithful, especially young people and children, planted trees in parishes across the Diocese of Tagbilaran, as part of its Season of Creation campaign.
Philippines Bishops explain opposition to death penalty
In a statement issued at the beginning of August, the Bishops of the Philippines reiterate their opposition to the reintroduction of the death penalty in their country.