The Santo Niño de Cebu symbolizes the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines and the enduring faith of the Filipino people. It also tells the story of colonization by and oppression of a foreign ...
In a country where a cardinal once helped in ousting two presidents, some Catholic priests are now on the front lines of a fresh political struggle. On December 19, seven Filipino priests joined ...
and although priests can still celebrate Mass, church bells are forbidden. The new rulers of Damascus promised not to impose such rules elsewhere in the country, but skepticism remains.