Tag: #priests
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‘We have to guide our people’: Priest explains why Catholic Church chose Robredo
A Pangasinan-based Catholic priest on Thursday, May 5, came to the defense of the Catholic Church for its decision to support the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan in next week’s elections.
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Leni-Kiko tandem gains more backers from Cebu archdiocese
In an unprecedented move, priests from the Archdiocese of Cebu expressed “individual support” for the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and the Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, saying that silence at such time in the country’s history is “dangerous.”
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Robredo backed by Catanauan mayor; priests, other sectors join endorsement
CATANAUAN, Quezon—The mayor of this town in Quezon province, said to be the one that suffered most from human rights abuses during Martial Law, joined priests and lay leaders in endorsing Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential bid.
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Not ‘contented’ with a big rally, Robredo returns to vote-rich Nueva Ecija
Though her rallies have drawn mammoth crowds of her supporters, Vice President Leni Robredo made sure to personally visit smaller towns, hold multi-sectoral consultation assemblies, and discuss with ordinary Filipinos their grievances and the solutions she offers.
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In elections, people’s choice trumps local execs— Robredo
BALANGA, Bataan — Vice President Leni Robredo does not have the most number of incumbent local officials in her campaign but despite this, she remains hopeful that the people will prove the power is in their hands on May 9.
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Leni-Kiko tandem joins priests, nuns in Batangas prayer assembly
Fresh off the successful PasigLaban People’s Rally last night, the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan on Monday, March 21, attended a prayer rally in Sto. Tomas, Batangas for an “enlightened election” based on truth and conscience.
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Poll lawyer says priests can endorse candidates in May 2022 polls
Catholic priests won’t be committing any election offense if they endorse a particular candidate in the May 2022 polls, according to poll lawyer Romulo Macalintal.
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Priests await bishops’ pastoral statement on 2022 polls; focus on 'prophetic' role
Several Catholic Church leaders on Thursday, Jan. 27, highlighted their roles as “prophets” and stressed that priests and nuns can endorse their chosen candidates as they await for the bishops’ pastoral statement on the coming May 2022 national elections.
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19 Ateneo priests, seminarians positive for COVID-19
At least 19 priests and seminarians at the Ateneo Jesuit residences in Quezon City have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Kalibo bishop appeals for prayers for priests afflicted with COVID-19
Diocese of Kalibo, Aklan Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc has called on the faithful to pray for the recovery of the priests in the diocese who are currently afflicted with the coronavirus.
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'Peace': Duterte says he doesn't quarrel with priests
He may have publicly rebuked the Catholic Church in the past but President Duterte is not about to pick a fight with priests.