"We are badly needing huge trees like Acacia Trees because of the damaging effects of global warming and climate change. The cutting of four huge Acacia Trees is a big loss not only for this generation but for many generations to come," said Bishop Uy.
Filipino Catholic bishops will gather in at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila from January 28 to 30 for their 125th plenary assembly. The meeting involves discussions on a broad range of topics affecting the faithful in the country.
The docufilm entitled 'Pilgrim: 500 Years of Catholic Faith in the Philippines' features how the Christian faith began, spread, and continued in the Philippines 500 years ago.
The theme of this year's Sunday of the Word of God is "The Word leads to the Way, the Truth, and the Life," which is based on a quote from Saint John and the Prophet Isaiah.
'The Catholic Church is inclusive. The Church is ecumenical. The Church is in dialogue with other faith traditions. The Church is in dialogue with the whole world,' Cardinal Advincula.
In Cebu Philippines, more than 3 million devotees have joined the solemn foot procession for Santo Niño de Cebu. Devotees brought their Sto Niño image for the blessing in Cebu, Philippines