Out of 85 dioceses across the country, 68 have existing ecology desks as of 2023, but only 29 are functioning with a clear ecology program
The priest called for a concerted global effort to address the severe challenges posed by climate change and poverty in Asia
The demonstrators marched from the provincial capitol grounds to the Borongan Cathedral for the celebration of the Holy Mass
“The cry against landlessness … is stronger if the bishops will rally behind the peasants”
Super Typhoon Noru weakened into a typhoon after hitting the Sierra Madre mountain range in Dingalan, Aurora province
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, one of the areas impacted by the disaster, called for solidarity and tangible assistance for those forced to flee.
Worsening conditions for human rights defenders and activists in the country amid a regional trend of crackdowns and restrictive policies
“We are calling for a 25-year moratorium or suspension on the approval of any mining applications and mining expansions,” the bishops said.
To the leaders [and staff] of big businesses and industries, you are invited to take some time to actually speak with the communities
The advocates used the global climate summit as a platform to urge world leaders to prioritize vulnerable countries in the Global South