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Philippine Senate hears proposals to legalize divorce
- Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
- Sep 19, 2019
The Philippine Senate has begun hearing proposals from various sectors to pass a law to legalize divorce in this predominantly Catholic country.
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US priest accused of abusing boys for decades in Philippines
- Associated Press, Church in Asia
- Sep 9, 2019
Clerical sex abuse is a reality often hidden in the Philippines. The arrest of one priest might be a catalyst for change.
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Bishop in the Philippines supports banning homework
- Church in Asia
- Sep 2, 2019
A bishop in the Philippines is calling for a ban on homework on the weekends, saying children deserve more quality time with the families.
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Church and security forces agree to ‘dialogue’ on volatile island in central Philippines
- Church in Asia
- Aug 28, 2019
A new agreement has been signed in the central Philippines by the ecclesial leaders, military, and police aims to help repair trust between the Church and security forces on Negros Island.
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Bishop: Chinese official’s insinuation Filipino workers might be spies ‘unbelievable’
- Church in Asia
- Aug 20, 2019
After a Chinese diplomat said that Filipino workers in China could be spies, a bishop called the accusation “impossible, unbelievable, and unfounded.”
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Amid protests and holidays, summer proves to be a busy season for Asia
- Church in Asia
- Aug 16, 2019
While many places around the world tend to slow down during the hot summer months, in Asia things seem to be heating up in a different sense, as several major stories continue to unfold.
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Church on edge of the Amazon shelters refugees from Venezuela's meltdown
- Sep 20, 2019
Former FARC leader calls on Pope Francis to mediate Venezuela-Colombia crisis
- Sep 20, 2019

Indigenous leader says 'Brother Francis' risking his life for the Amazon
- Sep 17, 2019
Amazon's Catholic activists see oil pipelines as an 'artery of death'
- Sep 18, 2019
Facing pollution, fire and exploitation, Amazonians wonder 'if the world hates us'
- Sep 19, 2019

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