Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan has officially joined the clergy of Rome after being assigned the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ as his titular church, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) confirmed on Monday, Oct. 20. The installation...
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David on Monday, Sept. 22, said capital punishment will not solve corruption as it largely punishes the poor while allowing the wealthy and powerful to escape accountability. In a social media post, David said the Church understands the outrage and demand for serious...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Filipinos, particularly the youth, to lead the fight against corruption by promoting integrity and using their online influence to demand public accountability. In a pastoral letter dated Sept. 8 and focused on alleged corruption in...
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David lauded Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva for being named one of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees, calling him “a fitting servant-leader to inspire Asia and the world.” In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 31, Cardinal David congratulated and highlighted the...
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David called on his fellow bishops to remain faithful in their mission despite the struggles that often come with pastoral leadership. In a homily delivered on July 1 at Tagbilaran Cathedral in Bohol, David acknowledged the emotional and spiritual burdens that can arise...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has raised serious concerns about the government’s approach to online gambling, highlighting the potential risks of addiction among families and young people. “Goodbye, studies. Goodbye, decent...
The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday, June 10 called on the Senate to uphold its constitutional responsibility in addressing the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. “I speak not in the name of any political group or...
Caloocan Archbishop and Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines president Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David (CBCP photo) Caloocan Archbishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David said there are no set candidates for the next pope as the selection process will be entirely guided by the Holy Spirit,...
(Photo courtesy of CBCP) Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David will depart for Rome on Thursday, April 24 to attend the funeral of Pope Francis and participate in the upcoming papal conclave, a historic event that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. The funeral for Pope Francis, which is...
The Philippines is poised to make history as three Filipino cardinals—Luis Antonio Tagle, Jose Advincula, and Pablo Virgilio David—are expected to participate in the papal conclave to elect the next pope. From left: Cardinal Jose Advincula, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, and Cardinal Pablo...
An October 2015 file photo of Pope Francis at the Vatican. (CBCP) The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged Filipino Catholics to carry forward the legacy of Pope Francis by embracing his vision of a Church rooted in mercy, compassion, and synodality, following the Holy...
Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica during Easter on April 20, 2025 Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David on Monday, April 21 called on churches to ring their bells and gather the faithful in prayer following...
