On World Day of the Sick, Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila urged the faithful to be signs of hope for those suffering from ...

Tucked away in northeastern Switzerland, Appenzell is a village that blends tradition with breathtaking alpine scenery. An evening walk through its cobbled streets unveils charming wooden houses, ...

9 February, Proper 1: Isaiah 6.1-8 (9-end); Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15.1-11; Luke 5.1-11 IN THIS Gospel, Simon responds to Jesus as he does, not because of a realisation at that moment (15.8), but ...

In a statement, CBCP President Cardinal Pablo David said the Catholic Church in the Philippines is open to receiving reports of abusive clerics as part of Pope Francis’s call for accountability. "We ...

In the Philippines, where Mirinae was a typhoon before heading to Vietnam, the storm has killed 20 people. "Four weeks after a typhoon we are usually heading toward the rehabilitation phase," reported ...

Credit: AP/Joeal Calupitan Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, a Philippine church leader, said that the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has set up an office to safeguard minors and ...

Paris may have a reputation as the number one city for romance, but as much as we adore France's favorite metropolis, the Big Apple has plenty to brag about when it comes to love. Positively ...

Their influence in policymaking plus the firm opposition of the Catholic Church hierarchy explains why the Philippines is the only country in the world without a divorce law. Filipino politicians ...

Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara Rivera, have been accused of covering up the sexual abuse of a child affiliated with their Christian church. According to court documents ...

Labour has been accused of introducing a “worship tax” by slashing funds to repair ancient churches and save them from closure. The Government announced on Wednesday that it would halve the ...

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