Reports of new Islamic State regional leader prompts fears of terrorism in Manila UCANews | Joe Torres, Manila, Philippines March 8, 2018 Philippine authorities have warned of possible terrorist attacks following reports of a new leader taking the reins of the so-called Islamic State group in the region. Security officials said…
Church organizations say charter changes put local ethnic groups under greater threat from govt abuses UCANews | Inday Espina-Varona, Manila, Philippines March 6, 2018 Philippine tribal leaders, religious, and pro-environment groups marched to the House of Representatives in Manila on March 5 to protest moves to amend the constitution and…
Activists say Manila hamstrung by lack of manpower and expertise UCANews | Mark Saludes, Manila, Philippines March 5, 2018 Michelle thought her prayers had been answered when she finally left her home in the Philippines for Saudi Arabia last year to work as a maid. She thought the employment contract…
Fr. Shay Cullen 2 March 2018 Child abuse in all its cruel and insidious forms is the scourge of our society. It always has been and always will be unless more good people stop plugging their ears, turning away and denying that we are surrounded by pain-filled victims and survivors.…
Fr. Shay Cullen 23 February 2018 Vatican City- Church and police authorities and non-government organizations (NGOs) came together recently in the Vatican under the Santa Martha Group headed by Cardinal Vincent Nicholas to discuss and share their experience and listen to each other. They discussed greater cooperation in combating the…
Divorce in the Philippines is not legal but it looks like there are more couples getting an annulment. Isn’t this enough reason to legalize divorce? The increasing numbers may be due to a greater awareness of this procedure than before. We get to know more about annulments or separations today…
Father Cantalamessa’s 2nd Lent Homily 2018 MARCH 2, 2018 | RANIERO CANTALAMESSA | SPIRITUALITY AND PRAYER Copyright – Vatican Media Here is the second Lenten homily given this year by the preacher of the Pontifical Household, Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa. Father Raniero Cantalamessa, ofmcap. Second Lent Sermon 2018 “LET LOVE…
Introducing federalism will further consolidate and increase power of the ruling dynasties Father Shay Cullen, Manila, Philippines March 2, 2018 The young man, Jake, 22 years old and single, laughed when I asked him whom he voted for in the local elections. He said he abstained but he went to the…
CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Family and Life Pastoral Statement Against Divorce “I promise to be faithful to you, in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love and to honor you all the days of my life”. This Matrimonial Covenant is promised by married people before God and…
State orders Yining Catholic Church in Xinjiang region to have its crosses, statues and bell towers pulled down Church in China has religious features forcibly demolished ucanews.com reporter, Hong Kong China March 1, 2018 A church in northwest China’s Xinjiang region had its crosses, statues, bell towers and other religious…
