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November 17, 2015

Philippine church leaders: Don't let poor get forgotten at APEC summit

Children are seen next to shanties in Manila, Philippines, Nov. 17.

MANILA, Philippines - As world leaders started arriving in Manila Nov. 17 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit, church leaders voiced concern that the poor might be forgotten once again in the high-level meeting.

Published in International
December 18, 2012

Philippine bishops consider Supreme Court appeal for reproductive law

Mothers with their newborns wait for checkups at Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila, Philippines, in August. Legislation that would promote artificial contraception as a family planning method in the nation passed in the country's House of Represen tatives Dec. 13. The reproductive health bill faced fierce opposition from Catholic bishops and religious groups.

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine Catholic leaders said they would appeal to the Supreme Court

Published in International