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  • Catholic Laity to Hold Prayer Vigil vs RH Bill

    MANILA, Nov. 9, 2010—A coalition of pro-life, family life and lay organizations are coming together in a collective show of resistance against the proposed reproductive health bill being deliberated in Congress.

    Led by the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas, the laity are organizing a prayer vigil called “Prayers and Reflections on Human Life” on November 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Manila Cathedral.

  • Bishop Says Politicians' Las Vegas Visit a Waste

    UCAN (12 November) -- The money spent by 50 politicians flying to the United States to watch Filipino boxing icon Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao meet Mexican boxer Antonio Margarito on Oct. 14 would be better spent on the poor, a Catholic bishop says.

  • Bishop Scores Prayerful Lotto Bettors

    MANILA, Nov. 3, 2010-Invoking God to win lotto and other forms of gambling for that matter is a 'defective' practice of religiosity, a Catholic prelate said.

    Caloocan Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez said gambling is incompatible with Christianity and invoking God of good luck is flawed.

  • Aglipay Priest Hits P-Noy's Tepidity on NDF Peace Talks

    ANTIPOLO City, Nov. 3, 2010-An Aglipayan priest scored Pres. Benigno C. Aquino III's for his alleged arrogance and non-committal stance towards resuming the impending peace talks between the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front, saying his indifference is hindering the release of all political prisoners (PPs) in the country.

  • Pope Calls for Study, Diffusion of Social Doctrine

    VATICAN, Nov. 4, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is underlining the need for more centers to study and diffuse the Church's social doctrine.

    The Pope stated this in a message sent to Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice in Peace, on the occasion of that dicastery's plenary assembly. The two-day meeting, which is under way in Rome, ends Friday.

  • Bishop ‘Disappointed' as Gov't Allows Mass Layoff

    MANILA, Nov. 4, 2010-Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo said he is "disappointed" by the government's decision to allow the Philippine Airlines' planned mass layoff of some 3,000 employees.

    Pabillo said the recent decision of the Department of Labor and Employment will deprive the workers the just share of the fruits of their labor.

    "This clearly shows that the policy of the present administration is to favor the capitalists than the ordinary workers," he said.

  • The Power of the Dead and the Literal Ghosts

    Halloween in the sense of trick and treating has already found its way into our psyche. The prospects are both hilarious and horrid.

  • Don't Fear the Dead – CBCP Official

    MANILA, Oct.30, 2010- An official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines lamented the popularity of the Halloween and horror movies, saying it threatened to overshadow the Christian festival of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

  • 2,000 Cities Unite in Prayer for Holy Land Peace

    JERUSALEM, OCT. 27, 2010--The faithful worldwide are invited to join the 2,000 cities already planning to participate in a day of prayer for peace in the Holy Land.

  • Philippine Bishops to Visit Pope

    MANILA, Oct. 27, 2010- Filipino Catholic prelates will head off to Rome starting next month for their "ad limina visit"- during which they must account for themselves to Vatican departments and the Pope.