New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights
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New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights

MANILA (LiCAS News): On June 2, Caritas Philippines announced the appointment of Father Carmelo “Tito”…

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Nun shot and wounded in central Philippines
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Nun shot and wounded in central Philippines

BURABOD (UCAN): Sister Maria Gemma Onipa, of the Lady of Peace congregation, was shot by…

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Two Philippine priests among activists facing terror funding charges
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Two Philippine priests among activists facing terror funding charges

MANILA (UCAN): Advocacy groups have called on the Philippine government to drop “terror” charges against…

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Killing of civilians by insurgents alarms Philippine Church
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Killing of civilians by insurgents alarms Philippine Church

MANILA (UCAN): The Catholic Church in the Philippines and the New York based Human Rights…

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Philippine Carmelites to mark centenary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonisation 
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Philippine Carmelites to mark centenary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonisation 

MANILA (LiCAS News): The Philippine Province of the Order of Discalced Carmelites has announced plans…

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