Tag: Philippines
Bridging cultures: Mexican Shamans’ ancient healing arrives in the Philippines
Though varying from one practice to another, ancient healing traditions are all wired up to one basic convention: reconnecting with nature, with one’s self, and with culture
Cardinal Tagle says prejudices hinder synodal process, not freedom
"Walking together may sound easy, but some prejudices are already second nature to us that we do not think they exist," says Tagle
Philippine Protestant church brings human rights concerns before UN
Labuntog lambasted the government for “exploiting” the controversial Anti-Terrorism Act to target rights defenders, including church workers
Philippine groups renew calls to repeal Anti-Terror Law on 51st Martial...
The groups condemned the "weaponization" of the law, citing its ambiguous and sweeping definitions, which are used to silence dissenters
Group calls for probe into alleged child abuse by religious cult...
The group fears that there “could be more affected children who are unaccounted for” and lives are at risk
Filipino environmental defenders: ‘We were abducted’
"The truth is, we were abducted by the military. We were forced to surrender because they threatened our lives,” said Jonila Castro
The confession of child abuse by the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has enacted instructions and church laws that demand bishops admit mistakes and stop protecting pedophile priests
Pope Francis expels Filipino priest for sexual abuse cases
The Holy See has repeatedly apologized over the clerical abuses and vowed to confront abusers and restore justice.
‘Synodal bishop’ installed on Philippines’ missionary island
His installation as Apostolic Vicar of Calapan on September 6 marked a "historic" and "blessed" occasion for the "Synodal Church".
Permanent Diaconate for the Philippines
Like that of the bishops and priests, the ministry of deacons is a participation in Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission.