Tag: faith
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Faith is not shown off. It’s lived—with wounds, with dignity, with love.
This afternoon near Quiapo Church, I met the woman from TikTok—the one selling eco bags beside her cat. In the viral clip, she looked broken, sitting by a gutter with sorrow written across her face. But what I saw was different: she smiled. She handed me a bag worth ₱20 and proudly introduced her cat…
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A Social Apostolate Reflection: Voting as a Work of Justice and Conscience
As we approach another election season, we in the social apostolate are challenged once more to enter into the difficult but necessary task of formation—not just of minds, but of consciences. Voting, after all, is not merely a civic duty; it is an expression of our faith in action, a concrete gesture of our commitment…
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Bishop of Goma, DRC: Military Action is Not the Solution
By Christian Losambe, SJ and Kielce Gussie Tensions and conflict continue to escalate in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as clashes persist between government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. Despite numerous failed peace negotiations, Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of Goma has emphasized that military action is not a viable solution and has…
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Official Logo Unveiled for Asian Mission Congress 2025 in Malaysia
By CBCP NewsMarch 18, 2025Manila, Philippines The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) has officially unveiled the logo for the Asian Mission Congress 2025, which will take place in Penang, Malaysia, from November 27 to 30. The logo was chosen from a design contest organized by the FABC, which received 58 entries from 11 countries.…
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No Longer Fun in the Philippines: A Reflection on Tourism and Social Justice
In a recent opinion piece titled “No Longer Fun in the Philippines” (March 4, 2025), Fr. Emmanuel “Nono” L. Alfonso, SJ, critiques the rapid expansion of tourism in the country, questioning its ethical and environmental sustainability. He draws a striking parallel between the controversial vision of a “Trump Gaza” beach resort—built upon the suffering of…
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Ukrainians Long for Peace Amidst Fresh Fighting
By Stefan J. Bos Amidst ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, Pope Francis’ prayers for peace coincide with renewed missile strikes affecting the nation. The conflict continues to take a toll on civilians, with reports of casualties and widespread displacement. Civilians Under Siege Evelyn, a 23-year-old pharmacist from Kryvyi Rih, shared her fears of living alone due…
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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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Pope in Stable Condition, Blood Exams Show Slight Improvement
Vatican City, 19 February 2025 – Pope Francis’ health remains stable, with slight improvements in his blood test results, according to the latest update from the Holy See Press Office on Wednesday evening. The statement confirmed that medical evaluations showed a minor improvement in the Pope’s inflammatory indices. Despite his health condition, Pope Francis continued…
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Update: Pope’s Recovery Requires Extended Hospitalization
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital due to a persistent polymicrobial respiratory infection, according to a Holy See Press Office update on Monday, February 17, 2025. His treatment has been adjusted to address the evolving condition, and his hospitalization will continue as needed. As a result, the Pope’s General Audience…
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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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