THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER

Faith leaders warn rising tensions abroad are worsening economic hardship, exposing vulnerabilities and deepening inequality across Filipino communities

IN PHOTOS: Families receive ashes of victims of Philippine government’s war on drugs campaign as memorial wall is unveiled

Families gathered in Quezon City to remember victims of the Philippine government’s war on drugs and continue seeking justice

PHOTOS: With no tombs to visit, families of Desaparecidos gather on All Souls’ Day in the Philippines

Families of Desaparecidos called on President Marcos Jr. to account for the 14 individuals reportedly abducted under his administration.

EQUALITY & JUSTICE

Filipino Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr with prayers, reflection amid conflict abroad

Thousands of Filipino Muslims gather in Quezon City for Eid prayers, marking Ramadan’s end amid ongoing Middle East conflict

IN PHOTOS: Calls for accountability shape Philippines’ People Power anniversary

Church leaders, activists, students, and sectoral groups described the anniversary as both remembrance and a renewed call to action

Photos: Families of drug war victims gather for Palm Sunday blessing in Manila

The ritual served not only as a religious observance but also as a public act of mourning and a call for justice

PHOTOS: Nganga vs. Kaliwa Dam Project

Tribal groups and Indigenous peoples held a protest in Quezon City, Philippines, by chewing on traditional betel nuts, or “nganga,” and symbolically spitting on a protest banner.

CHURCH & ASIA

IN PHOTOS: Vietnam dedicates major Marian shrine with hopes of drawing international pilgrims

Tens of thousands joined the dedication of Núi Cúi shrine as Church leaders highlighted faith, communion and pilgrimage

IN PHOTOS: Catholics in Vietnam urged to turn Eucharistic devotion into everyday Gospel witness

A parish Eucharistic celebration encouraged believers to make prayer a source of interior renewal and Christian witness daily

PHOTOS: Philippine Church, civil groups mark global prayer call with peace vigil, protest

Faith leaders warn rising tensions abroad are worsening economic hardship, exposing vulnerabilities and deepening inequality across Filipino communities

PHOTOS: Philippine bishop calls Church to act on rising costs, crisis in Easter message

Amid rising costs and uncertainty, a Filipino bishop calls parishes to act together in the spirit of Easter

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