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Hell, devil are real: House leader opposes Duterte views on religion

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 09:38 AM

The presumptive leader of the House minority on Tuesday said he disagrees with President Rodrigo Duterte's stand on religion. Read more »

Duterte notes growing PH population in fourth SONA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:07 PM

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday took note of the Philippines’ rising population but did not finish his remarks as he wanted to avoid another clash with the Catholic Church. Read more »

Duterte: I am a deeply religious person

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 06:34 PM

His disdain for the Catholic Church is no secret but President Rodrigo Duterte asserts that he is a “deeply religious person.”   Read more »

Anglican Church of Canada rejects same-sex marriage

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 15 07:22 AM

MONTREAL - The Anglican Church of Canada -- which has more than 500,000 members -- has rejected a motion to modify its definition of marriage to embrace same-sex unions. Read more »

Kenneth Cobonpue designed this stunning chapel in Cebu, now a World Architecture Festival contender

Clint Holton Potestas
Updated as of Jul 13 10:59 AM

It was the international designer’s way of giving back to his alma mater, and now he is being honored himself for the Cor Jesu Oratory’s design.   Read more »

TINGNAN: Plaza Miranda sa labas ng Quiapo Church mas maluwag na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 08:18 AM

Kadalasan kapag ganitong oras, masikip na ang quiapo dahil sa dami ng mga deboto ng nazareno na dumadayo rito sa minor basilica of the black nazarene Read more »

Chile removes statute of limitations on child sex abuse amid Church crisis

Natalia A. Ramos Miranda, Reuters
Posted at Jul 12 07:07 AM

SANTIAGO - Chilean President Sebastian Pinera signed into law on Thursday a bill to remove the statute of limitations on sex crimes involving children amid a sex abuse crisis that has rocked the country's Catholic Church and claimed more than 200 victims. Read more »

From Marcos to Duterte: An ever-changing Philippine population policy

Isay Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 11 11:59 PM

Official surveys say that on average, Filipino women only want 2 children. Many families, however, have more than that. Read more »

Mormon tycoon helps Venezuelans start over in Brazil

Paula Ramon, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 11 11:05 AM

SAO PAULO, Brazil - Brazilian tycoon Carlos Wizard Martins has never set foot in Venezuela. But the Mormon businessman is on a mission from God to help thousands of desperate migrants crossing the border to restart their lives. Read more »

Davao Archbishop Valles re-elected CBCP president

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 06 08:55 PM

This will be Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles' last term as CBCP president. Read more »

Putin meets Pope Francis, ‘welcoming’ populist gov’t during Italy trip

Catherine Marciano and Maria Panina, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 04 11:02 PM

ROME, ITALY (UPDATED) - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Rome Thursday for a lightning visit including talks with Pope Francis and Italy's populist government, which has called for an easing of sanctions despite Moscow's ongoing crisis with the West. Read more »

'Bato' files bill reimposing death penalty, asks Church for understanding

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 05:20 PM

Dela Rosa said if it were up to him, he would also opt for a public firing squad for drug convicts. Read more »

Isko rejects 'photobomber' highrise behind Quiapo Church

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 04 11:12 AM

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Thursday said he would not allow a supposed plan for the construction of a highrise behind the Quiapo Church. Read more »

The Bocaue Pagoda sails down the river

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 09:59 PM

An ornately designed pagoda, the centerpiece of a 9-day festival and a fluvial parade, travels along the Bocaue River by barge on Thursday. Read more »

Religion and commerce: Understanding the separation of church and state

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 01:18 PM

Fr. Ranhilio Aquino, dean of the San Beda Graduate School of Law, clarified Tuesday that a religious sect becomes subject to government regulation once it conducts activities subject to government regulation. Read more »

Lay group seeks ‘more positive’ approach in combating ‘anti-life’ measures

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 21 01:33 AM

A Catholic lay leader said Couples for Christ seeks a “more positive” approach in combating measures and policies which they deem to be against the teachings of the Church. Read more »

Ex-'PBB' housemate Bodie Cruz set to be ordained as pastor

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 18 05:01 PM

Former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Bodie Cruz is set be ordained as a pastor on Tuesday. Read more »

Mike Arroyo's great, great grandaunt now a step closer to sainthood

Erik Palino, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 12 11:19 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - A Filipino nun, who happened to be the great, great grandaunt of former first gentleman Mike Arroyo, is now a step closer to sainthood.  Read more »

Duterte deifies Rizal for standing up to Catholic Church

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 07:47 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday said he considers national hero Jose Rizal to be a "god." Read more »

Duterte ‘squarely blames’ Catholic church for steep population rise

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 05:31 PM

Duterte warned that health officials would be removed from their posts should they refuse to implement family planning policies due to their religious beliefs. Read more »