The week-long 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) ended in Cebu, Philippines on January 31st, 2016. There were delegates from over 70 countries; the best Catholic speakers from around the world; a video message from Pope Francis; 5,000 children received their First Communion; … Continue reading
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Traditional Mass Offered in Philippines for 44 Slain Police Officers
UCANews: To highlight the importance of ‘weeping’, a church group in Quezon City is set to offer a Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) for the repose of the souls of 44 police officers killed recently in an encounter with Mindanao rebels … Continue reading
Philippine SC Passes Contraception and Sex-Ed Law in Defiance of Bishops
Under the oxymoronic title, Reproductive Health Law, the high court of the Philippines betrays its Catholic Culture and morals and makes it legal to frustrate God’s law for human reproduction by artificial means. Now teachers in public schools will be free … Continue reading
500K Filipinos Gather in Support of Pro-Life, Pro-Family Candidates
LifeSiteNews: Over 40 Catholic lay organizations, led by the influential El Shaddai charismatic leader Brother Mike Velarde, launched a new movement for the protection of life and family this past Saturday in preparation for the May 2013 elections in the Philippines. … Continue reading
Philippine President Prefers Excommunication Rather Than Opposing Bill to Fund Contraceptives
Catholic News Service: Philippine President Benigno Aquino said he is willing to risk excommunication from the Catholic Church rather than scrap the so-called Responsible Parenthood Bill, reported the Asian church news agency UCA News. “I remain committed to pushing for … Continue reading