Philippines
Influential United Methodist bishop Daniel C. Arichea Jr. dies at 87
(Photo courtesy of the United Methodist Council of Bishops)
by Heather Hahn
Is Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle really “the Asian Francis”?
The media portrays him as a progressive. It’s not that simple.
The Philippines is 80% Catholic. President Duterte is ferociously anti-Catholic.
How on earth did this happen?
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The future is Filipino
In January, Pope Francis will visit the Philippines. By 2050, there could be 100 million Catholics there.
Globalization circa 1578
If one moment symbolizes the unification of the continents, it might be the creation of the diocese of Manila—as a suffragan see of Mexico City.