Tag: Church response
Pope Francis grieves for victims of quakes in Turkey, Syria
The pope entrusted “those who died to the loving mercy of the Almighty” and sent his “heartfelt condolences to those who mourn their loss”
Philippine Church groups join ICC probe into ‘drug war’ killings
“This is a step in the right direction to promote transparency, fairness, and trust in public institutions,” said Father Antonio Labiao
Philippine Catholic bishop backs anti-mining protest, visits barricade
In a statement, the Catholic clergy of Sibuyan warned of “tragic consequences” if the nickel mining project pushed through on the island
Caritas Philippines backs higher taxes for luxury goods
Luxuries are "unnecessary" and those who can afford them "will be less affected by the increased costs,” said Bishop Bagaforo of Caritas
Photos: To address shortage, Philippine church sells onions
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Quezon City, in partnership with farmer's welfare advocacy groups, sold onions at 400 pesos per kg
Pope Francis prays for Indonesia earthquake victims
An estimated 13,000 people have been displaced by the destruction caused by the temblor as rescue workers continue emergency efforts
Church leaders call for compensation and climate justice
Many in the hard-hearted rich industrial countries refuse to admit and accept their responsibility and liability
Church project offers hope to women in India’s border town
“I impart the necessary knowledge and motivate them to put in significant effort so that they can gain the respect of their families"
‘Synodal way’ of the Church of the poor
The Church must not fail, to embrace human suffering as its own, as Jesus did, assuming humanity as integral in his incarnation
FABC 50: Asian bishops stress need to reach out to youth...
"We have to evangelize the youth in the place where the youth are," said Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, FABC president