CBCP exec: Church raising moral concerns, not criticizing politicians

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 05/16/2026

MANILA – An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday said the Church issues pastoral statements not to criticize politicians, but to guide the public and point out what it believes are troubling…

CBCP urges dioceses to hold prayer vigils for peace on April 11

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 04/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday urged all dioceses and archdioceses in the country to organize prayer vigils for world peace on April 11, in response to the call of Pope…

CBCP urges smokers to quit: Not easy, but possible

Dianne Sampang 04/02/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Maundy Thursday urged Filipino smokers to stop vaping and smoking, emphasizing that liberation from nicotine might not be easy, but it is possible.  CBCP Health…

CBCP at 40th EDSA: Pass Anti-Dynasty Bill

Pia Piquero 02/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called for the passage of an “authentic” Anti-Dynasty Bill as the country marks the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power uprising on…

CBCP calls for digital media fasting during Lent

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 02/17/2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged the faithful to refrain from using social media as a form of sacrifice or fasting, as the Lenten Season starts this week. “Fasting has traditionally meant…

Sierra Madre: CBCP exec says people should protect, not just thank it

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 11/11/2025

MANILA, Philippines – An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday said the faithful should not only express their gratitude to the Sierra Madre, the country’s longest mountain range, but also resolve to…

Cardinal David takes possession of titular church in Rome

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 10/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Kalookan Bishop Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has taken possession of the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ as his titular church in Rome, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) reported…

CBCP: Don’t let probe die a natural death ‘like so many before it’ 

Jason Sigales 09/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The leader of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called on authorities to sustain the crackdown on corruption, on the eve of nationwide protests against alleged anomalies in flood control and other…

Bishop Charlie Inzon named by Pope as new Cotabato archbishop

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 09/09/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Pope Leo XIV has named Jolo Bishop Charlie Inzon as the new archbishop of Cotabato. According to an article posted on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ (CBCP) website, the appointment of the new…

CBCP: Flood control probe must include legislators, political patrons

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 09/08/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) called for a wider probe into corruption in flood control projects, stressing that accountability should not stop with contractors but must also include legislators, engineers, auditors, and…

CBCP elects Archbishop Gilbert Garcera as new president

Mary Joy Salcedo - @inquirerdotnet 07/05/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Saturday elected Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera as its next president. In a statement, the CBCP said Gacera, 66, will assume his post on December 1,…

CBCP: New officials to be elected in Bohol gathering this week

Ferdinand Patinio - Philippine News Agency 07/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is set to elect this week a new set of officials, including the president and vice president, during its biannual gathering to be held in Bohol. A…

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