The ecumenical group “One Faith. One Nation. One Voice" said President Duterte must face accountability for the widespread killings under his anti-drug crackdown. “We at One Voice cry out for justice for the victims of the Duterte regime,” CBCP News quoted the group's statement. “We demand...
It is the hope of the Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines that Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula will be a "discerning voice to guide the Filipinos especially on socio-political issues." Caritas Philippines The CBCP...
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Benigno Aquino III. CBCP/MB CBCP president Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said the bishops in the Philippines will remember him for his "deep dedication to democracy,...
The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care (CBCP-ECPPC) has asked Filipinos, especially the youth to elect leaders who will champion the cause of life and fight the existing culture of death. CBCP "We challenge all sectors especially...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines – Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care continues to extend assistance to the families of persons deprived of liberty or PDLs. Bishop Joel Baylon (Manila Bulletin photo) Commission chairman Legazpi Bishop Joel Baylon said it is part of...
The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines on Thursday, June 10, welcomed the issuance of cease and desist order against the proponents of the Kaliwa Dam project. CBCP-NASSA In a statement, the CBCP National Secretariat for Social Action Justice and Peace reaffirmed...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) continues to encourage the public to get themselves vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). CBCP CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Health Care executive secretary Camillian priest Fr. Dan Vicente Cancino said, the CBCP continues its...
Archbishop Romulo Valles, CBCP President (CBCPNEWS /MANILA BULLETIN) The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reminded the faithful to "cherish" their grandparents as they play a significant role in their lives. CBCP President and Davao City Archbishop Romulo Valles cited Pope...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said it was deeply saddened by the death of Cardinal Cornelius Sim of Brunei. CBCP/MB CBCP President Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said Sim was very close to the bishops and priests of the Philippines. "Deeply saddened to learn of the...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) prison pastoral care ministry has cited the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology’s (BJMP) initiative to connect persons deprived of liberty (PDL) to their loved ones through the electronic dalaw system. CBCP Gerry Bernabe, national...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles has asked dioceses to offer Masses for peace in Myanmar on May 30. CBCP/MB "Let us beg the Lord for an end to this violence and for all the people concerned to be led towards the forging of...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released on Tuesday, May 25 the prayer for the upcoming National Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. CBCP/MB A portion of the prayer reads: "Accept, O Mother of Christ, this cry, laden with, the hopes and burdens, the sufferings...
