Jubilee: Filipinos urged to journey together in hope

Jubilee: Filipinos urged to journey together in hope

Vatican news In a pastoral reflection on the Holy Year, the head of the Philippine bishops, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, urges the faithful to walk together in hope, even in the face of new challenges. By Lisa Zengarini As the Church enters the Jubilee Year 2025, Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Cardinal…

Interfaith summit in the Philippines calls for stronger action against human trafficking

Interfaith summit in the Philippines calls for stronger action against human trafficking

Vatican news Religious leaders from across Southeast Asia gathered this week in Manila to strengthen collaborative efforts against human trafficking, a persistent problem in the region. By LiCAS News The two-day Southeast Asia Interfaith Summit, organized by the Philippine Interfaith Movement Against Human Trafficking (PIMAHT), brought together representatives from major Christian, Muslim and Buddhist communities…

Philippine Catholic Church sets path for sainthood of lay catechist

Philippine Catholic Church sets path for sainthood of lay catechist

Vatican news The Catholic Church in the Philippines has officially begun the process of beatification of Laureana “Ka Luring” Franco, a revered lay catechist who dedicated her life to serving the poor and defending the faith. By LiCAS News The official procedure to begin the beatification process of Laureana “Ka Luring” Franco was inaugurated by…

Church’s true influence is sharing God’s mercy, not chasing ‘likes’

Church’s true influence is sharing God’s mercy, not chasing ‘likes’

Vatican news In a world plagued by misinformation and fake news, a Catholic bishop has stressed that the Church’s true influence lies in sharing the truth of God’s mercy, compassion and goodness. By Roy Lagarde, LiCAS News Bishop Jose Rapadas of Iligan told Catholic communicators that by embodying these virtues in their ministry, they make…

Philippine bishop calls for greater lay involvement in Church mission

Philippine bishop calls for greater lay involvement in Church mission

Vatican news Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), is urging parish priests to share pastoral responsibilities with the laity during the ongoing “National Meeting of Parish Priests for the Synod” in Manila. By LiCAS News The event, which runs from July 29 to August 1, brought together…

Archbishop Gallagher: Promoting peace is true instrument of defense

Archbishop Gallagher: Promoting peace is true instrument of defense

At the end of his five-day visit to the Philippines, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, speaks to Filipino diplomats about the Holy See's approach to diplomacy and advocacy for peace and human dignity over military might. By Isabella Piro Faced with the conflicts that are currently tearing apart different parts…

Archbishop Gallagher begins five-day visit to the Philippines

Archbishop Gallagher begins five-day visit to the Philippines

The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations travels for five days to the Philippines, where he will participate in “Pope's Day”, meet government officials and attend the plenary assembly of bishops and a conference . By Vatican News The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher,…