National shrine status for Maasin Cathedral in the Philippines
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National shrine status for Maasin Cathedral in the Philippines

MANILA (UCAN): The declaration of the 17th century Maasin Cathedral as a national shrine symbolises…

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Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69
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Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69

MANILA (SE): Redemptorist Father Amado Picardal, a peace advocate who campaigned against the drug-related killings…

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Caritas Philippines backs senate probe into the impact of mining
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Caritas Philippines backs senate probe into the impact of mining

MANILA (AsiaNews): Caritas Philippines lent its full support to Senate Resolution No. 989 filed by…

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Church backs Ati tribal people’s struggle
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Church backs Ati tribal people’s struggle

(UCAN): The Philippines Church has extended support to the Ati tribal people’s struggle to protect…

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Asian bishops elect new leaders
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Asian bishops elect new leaders

(UCAN): Asian bishops elected Felipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao of India as the new president of…

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