Church leaders in the Philippines criticized a proposal to arm priests as a protective measure in the wake of recent attacks on clergy members.
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Third Philippine priest shot since December
An investigation is continuing to determine the motive for the attack.
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Typhoon Haiyan survivors in Philippines continue to recover with church help
The church’s recovery and rehabilitation program has become one of its largest and far-reaching natural disaster responses in the country.
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How one organization is fighting modern slavery in the Philippines
How can I say that I love God, when I fall short in doing good for others, especially for the least and the lost?
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Catholics are hit with a global wave of violence during ‘Black April’
In April scores have died in a series of attacks and assassinations in Mexico, the Philippines and Nigeria. Catholics at prayer during Mass have been targeted in a number of attacks.
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Philippines to deport 71-year old Australian nun who advocates for farmers
Immigration officials have accused the nun, who has worked in rural communities for 27 years, of being an “undesirable alien” for joining protest rallies and visiting political prisoners.
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Holy Thursday: Cardinal Tagle washes feet of priest kidnapped by rebels
Manila Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle washed the feet of a priest who had been held captive for months and the parents of a slain Filipino migrant worker.
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No Holy Week observance planned in war-torn Philippine city
Bishop Edwin de la Pena of Marawi assured Catholics in the region that other parishes not affected by the fighting will continue their ministries.
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Filipino Catholics march against government killings
Rallies were held in cities around the Philippines.
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How the Catholic Church is fighting the drug war in the Philippines
The Catholic Church has slowly found its voice against a campaign of violence.