Gov’t threatens to close churches violating rules vs mass gatherings
Roque made the statement after the Archdiocese of Manila said it would allow churchgoers to occupy up to 10 percent of churches’ maximum capacity.
Dumaguete electoral group opposes election postponement
The Dumaguete Diocesan Electoral Board is opposed to suggestions to postpone the presidential elections in 2022.Msgr. Julius Perpetuo Heruela, head of the Diocesan Electoral Board, said elections should continue despite the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).”It...
Restrictions on religious gatherings under GCQ relaxed
Currently, religious gatherings are only allowed to use up to 30 percent of a venue’s capacity.
Pope Francis backs same-sex civil unions in new documentary
“Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it,” Pope Francis said in the film, according to the Catholic News Agency.
Church leaders alarmed over shutdown of broadcast network
If freedom of expression and dissent is curtailed, human rights will follow suit, a Catholic archbishop has warned.