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Philippine bishops decry erosion of democracy

On: July 21, 2020

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

In Philippines, brutal drug war prompts Catholic outcry

By: Matters India

On: January 25, 2017

In: International

Manila: Catholic leaders have spoken out against a drug war that has left thousands dead, and the Philippines’ new president is not taking the criticism well. President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war is “not any more in accord with the legal processes, and the moral norms are being violated and soContinue Reading