Pope Francis greets Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David prior to a working session of the Synod on Synodality in the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall on Oct. 9, 2024. (Screenshot/Diocese of Kalookan video/CBCP News) Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan received a valuable reminder from...
An Oct. 23, 2023 file photo of Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David with Pope Francis during a session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality in the Vatican’s Paul VI Audience Hall. ( CBCP News/Vatican Media) Philippine Catholic bishops on Monday, Oct. 7 welcomed the elevation of Bishop Pablo...
The Vatican announced on Sunday, Oct. 6 that Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Bishop Pablo Virgilio David will be elevated to the rank of cardinal. David, who serves as bishop of the Diocese of Caloocan, is among 21 new “princes” of the Church appointed by...
In response to escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, July 22 issued an “oratio imperata” for peace, urging the faithful to join in fervent petition for calm and resolution in the region. CBCP said the prayer will...
In a pastoral statement issued on Thursday, July 11, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Pablo Virgilio David reiterated the church’s stance on marriage amid ongoing discussions about legalizing civil divorce in the country. In the statement titled “A Nation...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (Diocese of Kalookan/File Photo) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday, July 8, urged the faithful to pray for peace amid the territorial dispute between...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has released a formal instruction from the Vatican to refrain from any celebration relating to the 75th anniversary of the alleged apparitions of the Blessed Mother in Lipa, Batangas. Bishop Pablo...
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of the Diocese of Kalookan was reelected as president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday, July 8. Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (Manila Bulletin photo) According to CBCP News, David was reelected on the opening day of the CBCP's...
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (VATICAN NEWS) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has offered sympathies over the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as the “Pope of Charity.” “Eternal rest grant unto Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, O Lord. And let...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David has called on dioceses around the country to support the Alay Kapwa Solidarity Appeal of NASSA/Caritas Philippines to help those who were affected by typhoon “Paeng.” CBCP “On behalf of the CBCP, I am...
Devotees will celebrate Friday, Aug. 19, the feast day of Saint Ezekiel Moreno, the revered patron saint of cancer patients. St. Ezekiel Moreno (Facebook) Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David will celebrate a fiesta mass in honor of the...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for the ringing of church bells on May 9 upon the opening of voting precincts at 6 a.m. for ten minutes. CBCP/MB CBCP President Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David said "this is to remind our faithful to exercise their civic duty as...
