The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said in a statement on Friday, Feb. 16, that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has been awarded France's prestigious “Legion of Honor,” the country's highest distinction. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (Vatican News) On Feb. 15, in Rome,...
West Philippine Sea (Photo from the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Western Command) Six Catholic bishops demanded that all diplomatic efforts be exhausted to protect Filipinos’ rights over the West Philippine Sea, but if all else fails, they suggested turning to "allies" who can help the...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) expressed concern about the so-called "People's Initiative" to amend the 1987 Constitution, describing it as "deceptive" and in "bad taste." (Photo credit to Roy Lagarde/CBCP) In a press conference on Friday, Feb. 2, CBCP warned that this...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) grieved for the passing of two retired bishops, which happened just two hours apart. (CBCP) CBCP Bishop Emeritus Nereo Odchimar, 83, who was also the former president of CBCP died on Thursday, Feb. 1, at 10:27 a.m. in San Pedro Hospital in...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David expressed hope that Quiapo Church would one day become an international shrine and be acknowledged by the Catholic community worldwide. CBCP David stated there is a chance this national shrine...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Iligan Bishop Jose Rapadas is the new head of CBCP Episcopal Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC). (CBCP) Rapadas was elected by the bishops during their seminar at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila on Wednesday,...
The oldest church in the Diocese of Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija, the National Shrine of La Virgen Divina Pastora has been granted the title of minor basilica by Pope Francis. Photo from the NATIONAL SHRINE OF LA VIRGEN DIVINA PASTORA In a released statement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Catholic...
After the bombing incident at a Catholic Mass in Marawi last December, Muslim and Christian leaders have joined forces to condemn the use of religion for violence. Photo from Lanao Del Sur Provincial Government In a joint statement posted on the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines...
The Archdiocese of Lipa in Batangas has expressed hopes for the Parish and National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas, Batangas to gain international status. Padre Pio Shrine in Batangas (Photo courtesy of the Padre Pio Shrine Facebook) In a book titled “Enlarging the Space of our Tent,”...
Davao Archbishop-Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla (File photo) Presidential peace adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. paid respect and honor to the late Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla on Monday, Jan. 8, describing him as an "extraordinary leader" of the Catholic church who was a long-time...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao announced that Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla passed away before dawn on Saturday, January 5. He was 89. CAPALLA Capalla, a former president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines from 2003 to 2005, was one of the most influential...
Archbishop Emeritus of Davao Fernando "Nanding" Capalla, a former President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), passed away early morning on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the age of 89. Courtesy of St. Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary of Mindanao His passing was announced in...
