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Majority of Pinoys choose religion over science: study

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 07:55 PM

The study also found 70 percent saying they trust a doctor or a nurse for medical advice, with 22 percent saying they trust their family more. Read more »

In historic shift, Vatican to consider married priests for Amazon region

Philip Pullella, Reuters
Posted at Jun 18 10:20 AM

It was the most direct mention ever in a Vatican document of the possibility of a married priesthood, albeit limited, and a greater ministerial role for women in one area of the world. Read more »

Paris's Notre-Dame holds first mass since devastating blaze

Karine Perret, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 16 09:22 AM

The Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris hosted its first mass on Saturday exactly 2 months after a devastating blaze, with priests and worshipers wearing hard hats to protect themselves against possible falling debris. Read more »

Catriona responds to criticism over support for LGBT community

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 16 01:57 PM

Catriona Gray knew exactly what to reply to a fan who asked why a religious person like her supports the LGBT community. Read more »

OPINION: What if a shooting happens here?

Kira Christianne D. Azucena
Posted at Jun 12 03:25 AM

This is now the main question of faith-based communities in the wake of the horrifying attacks on worshippers and religious gathering places immemorially regarded by all religions as sanctuaries. They have turned into slaughter houses.  Read more »

'Panloloko': Quiboloy pinatutsadahan ang Kapa

Chrislen Bulosan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 11:48 PM

DAVAO CITY - Muling pinatutsadahan ni Pastor Apollo Quiboloy si Kapa Community Ministry founder Joel Apolinario nitong Martes. Read more »

From hiding, ex-Vatican envoy accuses pope of 'blatantly lying'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 11 07:25 AM

A longtime Vatican dissident broke months of silence Monday to accuse Pope Francis of "blatantly lying" in denying knowledge of the sexual abuse allegations against a now-defrocked American cardinal.  Read more »

SEC to file criminal raps vs Kapa Ministry over 'P50-B investment scam'

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Updated as of Jun 10 10:25 PM

(UPDATED) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will file criminal complaints against officials of Kapa Ministry International for an alleged investment scam that reportedly defrauded participants of as much as P50 billion.  Read more »

Duterte deifies Rizal for standing up to Catholic Church

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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 »

Filipino Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

Ernie Manio and Lore Mae Andong, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 05 09:09 AM

Thousands of Muslims strolled at a park here at daybreak on Wednesday, carrying food that will be shared with their families to celebrate the Eid'l Fitr religious holiday, marking the end of Islam's holy month of Ramadan.  Read more »

Pope Francis condemns abortion as use of 'paid killer'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 26 07:35 AM

Pope Francis used similar "paid killer" remarks in relation to abortion in October 2018, sparking a sharp reaction in medical circles. Read more »

US states, cities fight religious freedom rule vs abortions

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters
Updated as of May 22 09:45 AM

NEW YORK - Two dozen U.S. states and municipalities sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to stop it from enforcing a rule that would make it easier for doctors and nurses to avoid performing abortions on religious or moral grounds. Read more »

Texas police raid Catholic offices in sexual abuse probe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 16 06:47 AM

Texas police investigating child sexual abuse on Wednesday raided offices of the Catholic diocese in Dallas, after alleging that church officials had not been fully cooperative.   Read more »

Filipino pastor takes new gay marriage fight to Hong Kong court

Elaine Yu, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 07 11:04 AM

HONG KONG - As a transgender pastor of a small Hong Kong church that welcomes all sexualities, Marrz Balaoro wants to conduct religious marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples but fears arrest -- a battle he is now taking to the courts. Read more »

Sharing, fasting, praying: Ramadan starts for Filipino Muslims

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 06 08:06 AM

Tani Omar, a 42-year-old widow, ate rice and fish before dawn on Monday, her only meal for the day, as she hoped for donations from her fellow Muslims, who marked the start of Ramadan, Islam's holy month of fasting and sharing of blessings.    Read more »

Pope arrives in Bulgaria

Catherine Marciano and Vessela Sergueva, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 05 04:04 PM

Pope Francis arrived in Bulgaria on Sunday, where he will meet members of the tiny Catholic community, but the main Orthodox Church has rejected the idea of holding joint prayers with the pontiff. Read more »

'What does honesty mean to you?': Otso Diretso questions El Shaddai support for rivals

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 01:35 PM

Some members of the opposition slate Otso Diretso on Sunday questioned Catholic charismatic group El Shaddai's endorsement of 14 senatorial candidates.    Read more »

14 Senate bets inendorso ng grupong El Shaddai

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 08:54 PM

Aabot sa 14 kandidato sa pagkasenador ang inendorso ng charismatic prayer group na El Shaddai para sa paparating na halalan sa Mayo 13.  Read more »

Ramadan starts Monday

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 08:31 PM

Islam's holy month of Ramadan will begin on Monday, May 6, the Grand Mufti of Zamboanga Peninsula and Palawan announced Saturday. Read more »

Tears and troops as Sri Lanka mourns suicide bomb dead

Amal Jayasinghe and Peter Hutchison, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 29 06:45 AM

Sri Lanka's churches remained shut Sunday, forcing Christians to say prayers of grief in private over the Easter suicide attacks that the country's Roman Catholic leader called "an insult to humanity".   Read more »