Trump AI ‘pope joke’ insensitive, not funny – CBCP

Ferdinand Patinio 05/04/2025

MANILA – Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has criticized US President Donald Trump for posting an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope, calling it offensive and insensitive in light…

‘Hail Mary’ prayer: CBCP introduces ‘alternative’ Filipino version

Pia Piquero 02/12/2025

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has approved an alternative Filipino version of the ‘Hail Mary’ prayer. The new version of the ‘Ave Maria’ was endorsed during the CBCP’s recent…

Vatican names Majayjay Church in Laguna a minor basilica – CBCP

Jason Sigales 02/01/2025

MANILA, Philippines — The Vatican decreed that the Saint Gregory the Great Parish Church, commonly known as Majayjay Church, in Majayjay town, Laguna is a minor basilica. This is a first for the province. The Catholic Bishops’…

House slammed by CBCP for divorce bill OK

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 05/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives was lambasted Thursday by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines for the former’s approval of absolute divorce in the country. Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP spokesperson claimed in a message…

Tagle inducted to French Legion of Honor

Jerome Aning 02/18/2024

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the highest-ranking Filipino prelate serving in the Vatican, has been inducted to the French Legion of Honor, the highest recognition France bestows on its citizens and foreign nationals. In ceremonies held in Rome…

Sugbuswak: Cebu clergy, lay finalize proposal to break up Archdiocese of Cebu

Max Limpag 11/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — From a feasibility study, Sugbuswak, or the breakup of the Archdiocese of Cebu into three new territories, is now a proposal that will be presented again to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the…

CBCP clarifies its rep’s role in anti-Red task force

Dexter Cabalza, Kathleen de Villa - @inquirerdotnet 09/02/2023

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Friday clarified its association with the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac), after its head announced earlier that the bishops now had a representative…

CBCP to be represented in the NTF-Elcac

Jean Mangaluz 09/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has now representatives in the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac), according to Executive Director Usec. Ernesto Torres on Thursday. The NTF-Elcac…

CBCP eyes sainthood of Niña Ruiz-Abad three decades after her death

Charie Abarca 07/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is considering sainthood for Niña Ruiz-Abad, noting that she could serve as a “good model of piety and fortitude” for today’s youth. This comes 30 years…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Woman, 19, was possibly tortured before she was killed and stuffed in box – PRO-7 exec

CDN Digital 07/19/2023

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, July 19. Woman, 19, was possibly tortured before she was killed and stuffed in box…

CBCP creates 3 new suffragan dioceses including 2 in Cebu

Mariele Ocubillo 07/18/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Three new dioceses including two in Cebu have been named, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) revealed. On July 9, 2023, the Catholic bishops gathered for their plenary assembly in Kalibo,…

Palma backs CBCP’s decision on the proper gesture of hands during ‘Our Father’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The faithful can either hold or raise their hands in praying the Lord’s Prayer in the Mass, this was the decision of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Cebu Archbishop Jose…

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