New diocese and bishop for the Philippines
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New diocese and bishop for the Philippines

MANILA (SE): On October 8, the Vatican announced the creation of the new Diocese of…

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Call to halt new mining projects in the Philippines
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Call to halt new mining projects in the Philippines

MANILA (LiCAS News): Church and pro-environmental groups launched a campaign on October 18 urging the…

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Of titles and designations
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Of titles and designations

Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, LiCAS News How does one address a cardinal? Well, it depends….

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Pastor wanted by US for trafficking to run for Philippine senate
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Pastor wanted by US for trafficking to run for Philippine senate

MANILA (UCAN): On October 8, detained Kingdom of Jesus cult leader, Apollo Quiboloy, an ally…

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Philippines pressured to end enforced disappearances
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Philippines pressured to end enforced disappearances

MANILA (UCAN): The Asian Forum for Development and Human Rights [FORUM-ASIA] called on the government…

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Bishop David elevated to cardinal: from a whirlwind to a soft breeze
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Bishop David elevated to cardinal: from a whirlwind to a soft breeze

VATICAN (RVA News): In a moment of profound reflection, Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David, the bishop…

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Philippine government urged not to ban ‘lumad’ term; stop red-tagging labour activists
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Philippine government urged not to ban ‘lumad’ term; stop red-tagging labour activists

MANILA (SE): Archbishop Jose Cabantan of Cagayan de Oro criticised a government move to ban…

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