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October 31, 2016

Philippine bishops urge All Souls' Day prayers for drug war victims

Men carry the coffin of Vicente Batiancila Oct. 23, who police say was among five victims of recent drug-related killings, during his funeral in Manila, Philippines. As Filipinos remembered their departed on All Souls' Day, the country's church leaders called on the faithful to also pray for those who fell victim in the government's all-out war against illegal drugs.

MANILA, Philippines – As Filipinos remembered their departed on All Souls' Day, the country's church leaders called on the faithful to also pray for those who fell victim in the government's all-out war against illegal drugs.

Published in International