Philippine government pledges funds after bishops raise alarm on child nutrition, education crisis Following Catholic bishops’ urgent appeal, the Philippine government commits billions to strengthen child nutrition programs and education

The Philippine government has assured the country’s Catholic bishops that it is committing billions of pesos to tackle what church leaders have described as a national crisis in child nutrition and education. #DBM #CatholicSchool #BrainFood #CBCP #CBCPNews #Hopetelling
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Legazpi diocese creates own tribunal for marriage nullity cases Bishop Joel Baylon of Legazpi has announced the establishment of a

Bishop Joel Baylon of Legazpi has announced the establishment of a diocesan tribunal to handle marriage nullity cases and other canonical matters. #cbcpnews

A Catholic archbishop has called on the faithful to carefully study and think critically about the newly passed national budget. Read more: tinyurl.com/58v8sxjc #cbcpnews

In Synodality with our Oppressed Lumad Brothers and Sisters We, the 134 priests and consecrated persons of the Diocese of Malaybalay, firmly express the fruits of our

FULL TEXT: In a pastoral statement, the southern Philippine diocese of Malaybalay voices its unwavering support for the Manobo-Pulangiyon Kianteg community in their continued struggle to reclaim their ancestral domain. #cbcpnews

Bishop-elect Rufino Sescon Jr will be ordained to the episcopate next month to serve as the new shepherd of the Balanga diocese. Read more: bit.ly/4ahhQYg #cbcpnews

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan has received his first assignment to the Roman Curia, becoming one of the newest members of the Vatican’s doctrinal body. Read more: bit.ly/4h7wvav #cbcpnews

A Catholic bishop has sharply criticized corruption and the persistent influence of political dynasties in the country, urging voters to prioritize integrity and public service in the upcoming May elections. Read more: bit.ly/40mJe3m #cbcpnews #PhilippinePolitics #PoliticalDynasty

JUST IN: #PopeFrancis on Sunday appointed Bishop Roberto Mallari to fill the vacant diocese of Tarlac, transferring him from the San Jose diocese in Nueva Ecija province. Read more: tinyurl.com/dy55y6tf #cbcpnews

The Gumaca diocese's new bishop, Eugenius Cañete, was ordained to the episcopate at Antipolo Cathedral on Saturday. Read more: tinyurl.com/2tprer4z #cbcpnews

‘Triumph of faith’: Bishop hails Veloso’s return to Philippines A Catholic bishop expressed joy over the return of Mary Jane Veloso, an Indonesia

A Catholic bishop expressed joy over the return of Mary Jane Veloso, an Indonesia death row convict, to the Philippines. #cbcpnews

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’ Pope Francis welcomed members of a Filipino community living in Spain to the

#PopeFrancis welcomed members of a Filipino community living in Spain to the #Vatican on Monday, reminding them that they have a home in every country where the Catholic Church is present. #cbcpnews

PPCRV aims to tap 450k volunteers for 2025 mid-term polls The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) targets to

The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) targets to enlist nearly half a million volunteers to monitor next year’s midterm elections. #cbcpnews

New Diocese of Prosperidad: What its coat of arms represents The newly established Diocese of Prosperidad has unveiled its official coat of arms, with symbols drawn

The newly established Diocese of Prosperidad has unveiled its official coat of arms, with symbols drawn from Catholic tradition and history. #cbcpnews

Manila archbishop calls for prayer, sobriety amid rising political tensions A top Catholic Church official on Wednesday called for prayer and sobriety amid what he described as a “brewing political storm” in the Philippines.

A top Catholic Church official on Wednesday called for prayer and sobriety amid what he described as a “brewing political storm” in the Philippines. #cbcpnews

Pope Francis names Pinoy priest as new bishop of Chalan Kanoa Pope Francis on Monday appointed a priest of Filipino descent as the new bishop of Chalan Kanoa in the Northern Mariana Islands.

#PopeFrancis on Monday appointed a priest of Filipino descent as the new bishop of Chalan Kanoa in the Northern Mariana Islands. #cbcpnews

Pope Francis: The poor ‘continue to wait’ for the Church, governments to take action Pope Francis was joined by thousands of pilgrims in the Vatican on Sunday to celebrate the eighth annual World Day of the Poor to renew the Church’s commitment to “be close to the suffering” throug…

During his homily and Angelus address, #PopeFrancis repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the poor through gestures of care infused with human warmth and tenderness. #cbcpnews

Honoring the ‘saints next door’: Pope Francis calls for annual celebration of local holy men and women Pope Francis wants dioceses worldwide to shine a spotlight on their “saints next door” every year on Nov. 9.

#PopeFrancis wants dioceses worldwide to shine a spotlight on their “saints next door” every year on Nov. 9. #Jubilee2025 #cbcpnews

Catholic educators urged to include spiritual growth in student assessments Catholic educators must expand their approach to performance assessments, moving beyond academic

Catholic educators must expand their approach to performance assessments, moving beyond academic achievement to include spiritual growth and evangelization, a Catholic archbishop said. #CatholicEducation #Education #cbcpnews

Ateneo de Davao head is new CEAP prexy A Jesuit educator has been elected as the new leader of the country’s national association of Catholic schools, colleges

A Jesuit educator has been elected as the new leader of the country’s national association of Catholic schools, colleges, and universities. #CEAPNatCon2024 #cbcpnews