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Catholic Church to recite calamity prayer as PH braces for Ompong

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 13 01:00 PM

Catholic Churches across the Philippines will recite the "Oratio Imperata," a prayer for deliverance from calamities, starting Thursday as the country braces for Typhoon Ompong Read more »

Paring kritiko ng 'Davao Death Squad', may banta sa buhay

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 30 04:26 AM

MAYNILA - Kasalukuyang nagtatago si Father Amado Picardal matapos makatanggap ng banta sa kaniyang buhay.   Read more »

CBCP broadcast franchise renewal hurdles House panel

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 11:02 AM

A bill seeking the broadcast franchise renewal of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines was approved Wednesday in the committee level at the House of Representatives. Read more »

Pacquiao told to 'do research,' stop misleading public on death penalty

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 12:49 PM

Senator Manny Pacquiao is misleading the public on death penalty with his wrong interpretation of the Bible, an official of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Tuesday. Read more »

After Pope Francis' declaration, CBCP says 'no reason' to justify death penalty

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 03 10:50 AM

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines on Friday said Pope Francis' declaration clears any ambiguity on the Church's position on death penalty. Read more »

Palace: Dialogue with CBCP still on

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 06:21 PM

Newly appointed Ombudsman Samuel Martires says he isn’t ready for new post, expecting heavy workload. Duterte has just named the Supreme Court Associate Justice to the post, replacing Conchita Carpio Morales. Read more »

Panalangin at pag-aayuno ng 3 araw, ipinanawagan ng CBCP

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 17 02:03 AM

Nanawagan ang CBCP sa mga Katoliko na manalangin, mag-ayuno, at magkawanggawa nang 3 araw simula Hulyo 17. Read more »

'Peacemakers' in 'troubled times': Manila priests asked to read CBCP pastoral letter in Mass

Arianne Merez and Erik Tenedero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 14 02:25 PM

Priests across the metro are encouraged to read the recent statement of Filipino bishops during the celebration of Holy Mass from Saturday night to Sunday, July 15. Read more »

Duterte, Robredo, nagpalitan ng birada

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 12 12:16 AM

Sumagot si Vice President Leni Robredo sa pagtawag sa kaniyang "incompetent" ni President Rodrigo Duterte.   Read more »

Duterte talked, CBCP head listened during Palace meet - Roque

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 10 02:35 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte "did most of the talking" during his one-on-one meeting with the head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, his spokesperson said Tuesday. Read more »

'Duterte di muna magsasalita ukol sa Simbahan'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 10:52 PM

Nagpulong na sina Pangulong Duterte at ang presidente ng CBCP na si Archbishop Romulo Valles.  Read more »

Gov't panel to meet with CBCP after Duterte's one-on-one with Valles: Roque

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 04:13 PM

A government panel will meet with representatives from the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines after a one-on-one meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and Archbishop Romulo Valles, president of the CBCP, a Palace spokesperson said Monday. Read more »

Many in Davao hurt by Duterte's attacks vs God: Valles

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 03:32 PM

Some residents in President Rodrigo Duterte's hometown, Davao City, were hurt by his tirades against God, the head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Monday. Read more »

READ: CBCP Pastoral Exhortation: Rejoice and be glad!

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 09 02:54 PM

What is new about priests being murdered for witnessing to Christ? What is new about modern prophets being silenced by the treacherous bullets of assassins? Read more »

CBCP urges faithful to pray, fast for those who blaspheme God

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 07:41 PM

MANILA - Catholic church leaders on Monday urged the faithful to join them next week in 3 days of prayer and fasting for those who blaspheme God. Read more »

Pulong ng mga obispo, sinalubong ng panawagan ng hustisya sa mga pinaslang na pari

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 07 03:17 PM

MAYNILA - Sinalubong ng isang programang humihiling ng hustisya para sa mga paring pinaslang kamakailan ang pagbubukas ng plenary meeting ng Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) nitong Sabado.   Read more »

'Damage control lang': Obispo, duda sa pakikipagdayalogo ni Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 12:34 AM

Nagpahayag ng pagdududa ang isang obispo sa sinseridad ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa pakikipagdayalogo nito sa mga lider ng Simbahan. Read more »

Manila bishop dares Malacañang: Name 'destabilizers' from Church

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 07:52 PM

A Catholic bishop has dared Malacañang to identify church officials who are allegedly conniving with communist rebels to oust President Rodrigo Duterte.  Read more »

Palace seeks 'ceasefire' between Duterte, Church leaders

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 01:28 PM

MANILA - Malacañang on Tuesday called for a "ceasefire" between President Rodrigo Duterte and some critical leaders of the Catholic Church, even as it warned that the chief executive would not hesitate to push back if he gets more criticism.   Read more »

Duterte to have 'one-on-one dialogue' with CBCP president

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 12:50 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte will have a "one-on-one dialogue" with the head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Malacañang said Saturday. Read more »