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Philippine president threatens to close Catholic churches that hold public Masses

March 25, 2021

In an attempt to combat a surge in coronavirus infections, new government restrictions have banned public meetings, including religious gatherings.

Filipino priest and cardiologist fights Covid-19 on two fronts

February 09, 2021

A Filipino priest has made it his mission to cater for the spiritual and medical wellbeing of his flock.

Police commander: IS Attack in Philippines Was ‘Isolated Case’

December 04, 2020

“We are on top of the situation,” regional military commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr. said in a statement.

Catholic leaders reject Duterte’s call to revive death penalty in Philippines

July 30, 2020

Catholic leaders in the Philippines have spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte’s call to reinstate the death penalty for illegal drug use and other crimes.

Cardinal Tagle laments ‘deaths of innocents’ under President Duterte

July 25, 2018

The Philippine cardinal asked people if they were happy seeing so many deaths around them

Philippines orders deportation of 71-year-old nun

July 21, 2018

Authorities declared her an 'undesirable alien'

While I am tucked up in bed, my flock is being slaughtered, says bishop

July 19, 2018

Philippines bishop says he feels shame that he cannot stop the 'wolves' prowling his diocese

Philippine bishops call for three days fasting after president calls God ‘stupid’

July 10, 2018

In a thinly veiled attack on President Duterte, the bishops condemned 'those who have blasphemed God's Holy Name'