Church must act as conscience against ‘tolerated evils,’ says Philippine bishop
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Church must act as conscience against ‘tolerated evils,’ says Philippine bishop

MANILA (LiCAS News): “Many evils persist not because they are hidden, but because they are…

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Pope calls for service to the marginalised in message for Fiesta Señor in the Philippines
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Pope calls for service to the marginalised in message for Fiesta Señor in the Philippines

MANILA (LiCAS News): In a message marking the 461st Fiesta Señor celebrations in the Philippines,…

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Millions join Black Nazarene procession amid calls for service, change, and resilience
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Millions join Black Nazarene procession amid calls for service, change, and resilience

MANILA (UCAN/CBCP News): Devotees—estimated to have swelled to nine million—twirled white cloths and chanted “Viva,…

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Philippine archbishop tells Sinulog organisers: don’t bet on gambling industry sponsorship
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Philippine archbishop tells Sinulog organisers: don’t bet on gambling industry sponsorship

CEBU (UCAN): Archbishop Alberto Uy of Cebu, warned organisers of the Sinulog Festival not to…

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Northern Philippine diocese reiterates opposition to proposed nuclear plant
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Northern Philippine diocese reiterates opposition to proposed nuclear plant

ALAMINOS (LiCAS News): “It is good that we reflect on this and pray over this…

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Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pope: ‘A Church that cares’
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Cardinals leave consistory with a clear vision from pope: ‘A Church that cares’

VATICAN (OSV News): After an intense day of roundtable discussions, the “low-batteried” but “very pleased”…

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Cebu landfill collapse denounced as hopes of finding survivors fade
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Cebu landfill collapse denounced as hopes of finding survivors fade

CEBU (LiCAS): The Church People–Workers Solidarity (CWS), in the Philippines condemned the deadly collapse of…

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