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BuCor to bury 50 deceased Bilibid inmates Friday

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Updated as of Nov 21 03:12 PM

The Bureau of Corrections plans to bury the remains of inmates who died inside the New Bilibid Prison, its officer-in-charge said Monday. Read more »

CBCP calls for proper burial of deceased Bilibid inmates

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 20 05:06 PM

A CBCP official called for the proper burial of persons deprived of liberty who died inside the New Bilibid Prison, whose remains have piled up in a funeral parlor. Read more »

CBCP calls on faithful: Attend Sunday Masses in person

Erik Tenedero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 14 06:14 PM

The CBCP is encouraging the faithful to go back to physically attending Sunday Mass in churches. Read more »

Pope Francis names Advincula to Dicastery for Bishops

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Posted at Jul 14 12:19 PM

Pope Francis has named Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila to the Vatican department that helps choose new bishops, according to the CBCP. Read more »

Vatican inaprubahan na gawing international shrine ang Antipolo Cathedral

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Posted at Jun 28 09:26 AM

Ang Shrine na ito dinarayo maging ng mga taga-ibang bansa na may debosyon sa Mahal na Birhen. Read more »

Holy Week for non-practicing Catholics

Mico Abarro, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 14 03:06 PM

According to the CBCP, "lapsed" Catholics could still commemorate Holy Week in their own way if they do not participate in traditions. Read more »

Faithful urged this Holy Week to deepen faith, choose best leaders

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Posted at Apr 13 11:52 AM

The CBCP on Wednesday urged the faithful this Holy Week to deepen their faith and consider choosing the best leaders in the upcoming elections. Read more »

Ilang tradisyon ng Semana Santa unti-unting ibinabalik

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Posted at Apr 07 08:01 PM

Matapos ang mga lockdown dahil sa pandemya, muling idaraos ang ilang tradisyong kadikit ng Semana Santa. Read more »

Presidential bets push for reform over death penalty

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 26 08:31 AM

Four presidential candidates said in a CBCP forum on Friday that reforming the justice system is more important than bringing back the death penalty. Read more »

Catholic church reverts to ashes on forehead on Ash Wednesday

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Updated as of Mar 01 12:06 AM

The Catholic church will revert to the imposition of ashes on the forehead of the faithful this Ash Wednesday, March 2, the CBCP said. Read more »

CBCP shares Pope's pain over Ukraine-Russia conflict

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Posted at Feb 27 11:30 AM

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said Sunday it shared Pope Francis' pain over Ukraine's suffering due to Russia's invasion. Read more »

Bishops, protesters: No return to Marcos-style rule

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 25 04:26 PM

"We don't want a repeat (of a Marcos presidency), because the Marcoses have been proven corrupt," Jandeil Roperos, 25, one of Friday's protesters, told AFP. Read more »

CBCP to pols linked to industries harming environment: Don’t donate

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Posted at Jan 29 01:51 PM

The CBCP on Saturday said it will not accept donations from politicians, especially those with businesses involved in ‘destructive industries’. Read more »

Don’t let Odette survivors feel hopeless this Christmas - Robredo

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 21 03:37 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday appealed to Filipinos to help survivors of typhoon Odette not feel hopeless this Christmas. Read more »

CBCP launches prayer for 2022 elections

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Posted at Nov 26 11:25 AM

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released a prayer for the 2022 national and local elections. Read more »

ALAMIN: Ano ang 'Red Wednesday' sa Simbahang Katolika?

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Posted at Nov 24 09:40 PM

Ang Red Wednesday ay taunang pag-alaala sa simbahan at mga Kristiyano sa buong mundo na inusig, pinahirapan, at pinatay dahil sa pananampalataya. Read more »

Church welcomes anti-death penalty stance of Lacson, Sotto

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Updated as of Nov 08 06:45 AM

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) welcomed Senators Vicente "Tito" Sotto III and Panfilo Lacson's retraction of support for death penalty. Read more »

Pacquiao tells CBCP: Death penalty OK in some crimes

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Posted at Nov 06 08:31 PM

Speaking to the CBCP secretary-general Saturday, Pacquiao said he batted for using the death penalty on plunderers and drug traffickers. Read more »

Dagdag-kapasidad ng mga simbahan inihirit ng mga deboto

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Posted at Nov 01 06:56 PM

Umaasa ang Simbahang Katolika na dagdagan pa ng gobyerno ang kapasidad nila sa pagtanggap ng mga deboto. Read more »

Pari na tatakbong mayor, sinuspinde ng simbahan

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Posted at Oct 26 10:21 PM

Isang pari sa Bicol region ang umano'y pinagbabawalan na sa kanyang mga gawaing klerikal dahil sa pagpasok nito sa larangan ng pulitika. Read more »