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Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Ipil Diocese After Nearly Two-Year Vacancy
By Roy Lagarde | April 14, 2025 | Updated 6:20 p.m.Source: CBCP News Manila, Philippines — Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Glenn Corsiga as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil in southern Philippines, ending a nearly two-year vacancy in the diocese. The Vatican announced the appointment at 12 p.m. Rome time (6 p.m.…
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Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop of Daet
By CBCP NewsMarch 4, 2025 Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Herman Abcede, a Rogationist missionary, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Daet in the province of Camarines Norte. Abcede succeeds Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, who was transferred to the Archdiocese of Caceres in 2024. He will be the fourth bishop of the diocese,…
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Church Group Criticizes Maharlika Fund Over $76.4M Mining Loan
By CBCP NewsMarch 3, 2025Manila, Philippines The Catholic Church’s social action arm has denounced the country’s sovereign investment fund for financing a large-scale mining project, citing concerns over environmental and social consequences. The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) signed a binding term sheet to provide a $76.4-million bridge loan to Makilala Mining Company Inc., a local…
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Bishop Calls on Faithful to Support Pro-Life Leaders at Walk for Life
By CBCP News February 23, 2025 Manila, Philippines – A Catholic bishop on Sunday urged the faithful to become “visible signs of hope” in a society where the value of life is increasingly trivialized. Speaking at this year’s Walk for Life, Bishop Severo Caermare of Dipolog, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines…
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Sister Raffaella Petrini Appointed President of Vatican Governorate
VATICAN— Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E., as President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, the Vatican announced Saturday. According to the Feb. 15 bulletin from the Holy See Press Office, Sister Petrini will assume her new roles on Mar. 1, 2025.…
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Pope Francis Calls for Just Immigration Policies, Emphasizes Human Dignity
Pope Francis has urged U.S. bishops to critically assess immigration laws and policies through the lens of human dignity and fundamental rights, particularly in light of ongoing mass deportations of undocumented migrants. In a letter published on February 11, the pope acknowledged a nation’s right to protect itself from individuals who have committed serious crimes.…
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Cardinal Advincula Urges Church to Stay on Mission, Avoid Stagnation
Manila, Philippines – Cardinal Jose Advincula, the Archbishop of Manila, emphasized the need for the Church to remain dynamic and mission-driven, warning against stagnation or merely going in circles. Speaking at a Mass on February 10 to inaugurate the pastoral planning session at the Arzobispado de Manila in Intramuros, Advincula urged clergy and faithful alike…
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CBCP Introduces Alternative Filipino Version of ‘Hail Mary’ Prayer
By CBCP NewsFebruary 11, 2025Manila, Philippines The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has officially approved an alternative Filipino version of the Hail Mary prayer. The newly sanctioned Ave Maria was endorsed during the CBCP’s recent plenary assembly as an alternative to the widely used Tagalog-based Aba Ginoong Maria. A More Faithful Rendition Msgr.…
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Walk for Life 2025: Advocating for the Sanctity of Life in Manila
Walk for Life 2025: Advocating for the Sanctity of Life in Manila MANILA – As February arrives, many celebrate love, but for pro-life advocates, it is also a time to “Walk for Life.” The annual event, organized by the Council of the Laity of the Philippines, will take place on February 23, starting at Rizal…
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Bishops Urge Truth and Justice in VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial
In the wake of the House of Representatives’ decision to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on February 5, 2025, Catholic bishops, through Caritas Philippines, have called for a commitment to truth and justice as the proceedings advance. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan, president of Caritas Philippines, emphasized the importance of integrity in the impeachment…
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