Tag: Philippines

“When I heard that bishops are supporting the advocacy... in the West Philippine Sea, my regard for the Catholic Church was reinvigorated"

Penitentes continue to be a part of Palo’s religious heritage, culture, and traditions, with a legacy that promises to endure for generations

Esteemed as the liturgical year's most critical worship service and Mass, the Easter Vigil reintroduces the "Alleluia" exclamation

As spectators filmed on their mobile phones, three-inch nails were driven into their palms, and then the crosses hoisted upright

The foot-washing rite reminds Christians of the importance of humility, service to one another, and unconditional love

Typically held on Maundy Thursday or another day within Holy Week, this service involves the blessing or consecration of the sacred oils

But the story is not yet over. The Passover of Jesus is replayed in endless times among the millions of “crucified peoples” today

As we navigate the complexities of faith and migration, we must confront instances of abuse and exploitation, seeking justice for the victims

Two Filipino crew members were killed and three others injured in a Huthi missile attack on their ship in the Gulf of Aden on March 6

Bishop Dom Helder Camara: “When I give bread to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor, they call me a ‘communist’.”