CFC-FFL Statement of Support to our Bishops Accused of Sedition
The news reported last July 19, 2019, that sedition raps have been filed against Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines Vice President Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David and former CBCP President Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas.
Sedition is conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of the state. Our bishops have done no such thing. If they speak about the injustices that are happening in Philippine life, they are simply doing their duty as pastors and looking out for the common good.
Speaking the truth, and fighting for the basic human rights of every Filipino, is not sedition. It is being faithful to the teachings of Christ and the Church. As such, we believe that the bishops are innocent of the charges against them, and we have complete faith in them. We encourage them to continue their courageous campaign in journeying with all Filipinos for truth and justice.
You do not work alone in this, dear Bishops. We are with you.
