Philippines president counts election successes
President Benigno Aquino's coalition scores significant ballot box winners; voter watchdogs have questions about procedures.
Manila, Philippines
Filipinos gear up for 'important' elections Monday
Leading church and laypeople have called for faith, hope and vigilance in the homestretch of campaigning for Monday's midterm elections, which could determine whether President Benigno Aquino III's reform agenda moves forward or stalls.
It will also be the second election using the nationwide Automated Election System that caused controversy three years ago, when the accuracy and reliability of the voting machines were called into question.
Cardinal Tagle, clergy stress church social teaching on Philippines' Labor Day
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle kept the spotlight on "God's work of creation" and St. Joseph's role in mission during a Mass on Monday, International Labor Day, ahead of the annual marches and street protests of labor unions.
The first laborer was God, who was "not just sitting pretty" but who busied himself creating heaven, things in the world and human beings, whom he made in his image, Tagle said.
Bishop: North Korea's threats might aim to increase aid, preserve pride
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea said North Korea's recent threats of aggression may be an attempt to shore up foreign aid while preserving pride.
"It is our presumption that they wish to draw out some financial assistance from abroad without conceding their pride or self-esteem," Bishop Peter Kang U-Il of Cheju, South Korea, wrote in an email Tuesday to Catholic News Service.
He said Catholic bishops "feel very sorry" that tension provoked by North Korean threats are making "the whole world very uncomfortable and anxious."
Philippines church welcomes court delay on reproductive health law
The new law would provide government-funded contraception for the poor and mandate medical care for women who have had abortions, among other provisions.
Philippine bishops consider Supreme Court appeal for reproductive law
Philippine Catholic leaders said they would appeal to the Supreme Court if the Reproductive Health Bill -- versions of which have passed the House and Senate -- gets signed into law.
Philippine House passes reproductive health bill over church objections
Updated Dec. 17: The Philippine House and Senate have passed legislation that will promote artificial contraception as a family planning method, despite bishops' opposition.
Religious in India push to revive missionary fervor
In an increasingly modern and progressive Indian society, there is concern over the dampening missionary spirit among the country's religious men and women.
Fellow archbishop calls Asia’s newest cardinal ‘servant leader’
Cardinal-designate Tagle will be ‘clear and articulate’ voice of Asian bishops, a true 'servant-leader,' fellow archbishop says.
Elevation of Filipino archbishop considered a surprise in the Year of Faith
There was much rejoicing in the Philippines when Cardinal-designate Luis Antonio Tagle opened the Year of Faith in Manila over the weekend.
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May 10-23, 2013
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- A different Mary assumes the stage
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