Rome, July 21, 2020: The bishops of the Philippines have issued a pastoral letter accusing the government of undermining the country’s democratic institutions. The two-page letter, dated July 16, was released ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s annual State of the Nation Address and after the passage of controversial anti-terrorism legislation.Continue Reading
Manila, Dec. 10, 2018: The office of Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial Philippine president, on Dec. 6 was forced to play down remarks he had made about killing bishops, claiming it was only “hyperbole” and not a genuine threat. In a speech to local government officials, Duterte, who has a runningContinue Reading
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologized to the “all forgiving God” after being heavily criticized for calling God “stupid” in a controversial televised speech last month. Duterte, 73, made the apology during a two-hour meeting with religious leaders at the Malago Clubhouse, but clarified that he was not saying sorry toContinue Reading
Catholic bishops in the Philippines, concerned about an increase in violence and police reaction to crime, announced a day of prayer and penance on July 16 and three days of fasting, prayer and penance on July 17-19. The bishops said they wanted to “invoke God’s mercy and justice on thoseContinue Reading
Manila, Philippines : In the most recent clash between the government and the Catholic Church in the Philippines, authorities have banned hanging rosaries and religious icons in vehicles, citing safety concerns. According to reports, the ban is part of a new law that will take effect Friday aimed at eliminating distractionsContinue Reading
More than 300 civil society groups have UN to break its silence over the crackdownContinue Reading
Rodrigo Duterte accused some bishops of corruptionContinue Reading