Religious group calls for witness protection

A leader of the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines has told the Department of Justice that it must ensure the safety of witnesses who agree to give evidence at a Truth Commission election hearing.

Kerala electoral officials query bishops

Kerala’s Election Commission has ordered an investigation into a pastoral letter from bishops asking Catholics not to vote for atheistic political parties.

‘Stern poll judgment’ may hobble Korean government

The defeat of South Korea’s ruling party in nationwide local elections is a “stern judgment” that may result in a lame duck government, religious leaders say.

Panlilio barred from resuming priestly ministry

Defeated Philippines provincial governor candidate Fr Eddie Panlilio is unable to resume his priestly ministry immediately, his archbishop says.

Rosales apologizes over ‘people power’ critique

Manila Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales has apologized to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines for the controversy stemming from his statements against the use of “people power” in a given situation.

Website - Promoting responsible Filipino voting

The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting is a non-partisan watchdog body of the Church in the Philippines, with an aim to promote “clean, honest, accurate, meaningful and peaceful elections”.

Filipino nun accuses ‘partisan’ soldiers

A Mindanao nun has reported that soldiers belonging to the 69th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army have been found campaigning against leftist groups inside a Davao City college.

Ranjith appeals for violence-free election

Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo has appealed for the country’s April 8 general election to be free of malpractice, violence and interference.

Phil anti-abortion group cries foul on election block

Catholic anti-abortion campaigners claim a recent petition to disqualify Buhay (life) party from the Philippines May 10 elections is part of a plan to push the Reproductive Health (RH) law through the next Congress.

Philippines divided over reproductive health policies

In a nation where the Hail Mary is heard on public address systems at airports between flight announcements, separation of church and state appears thin. (Thomas C. Fox, National Catholic Reporter)

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