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Trump appoints anti-transgender activist, stay-at-home mom as key advisor
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 6, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — President Donald Trump appointed to the office of Gender Equality a woman who actively opposed former President Obama’s transgender bathroom agenda. Trump named Bethany Kozma as Senior Adviser in the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment division under the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The USAID website explains, “USAID advances sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights across the globe.” It lists “Family Planning,” “Reproductive Health,” and “Post-Abortion Care” as three of its U.S. tax-funded programs worldwide. Kozma served in the White House and in Homeland Security under President George W. Bush. Bucking…
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Newly elected heads of the CBCP Commissions, Committees and Offices
Catholic bishops gather for their 115th plenary assembly at Pope Pius XII Center in Manila, July 7, 2017. ROY LAGARDE The term of the newly-elected chairmen of the CBCP Episcopal Commissions, Committees and Offices will be from December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2019. Episcopal Committee on Basic Ecclesial Communities Bp. Jose A. Cabantan Episcopal Commission on Biblical Apostolate Bp. Sofronio…
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Condemning killings is not enough— Cardinal Tagle
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle speaks during a press conference on the upcoming Philippine Conference on New Evangelization in Manila, July 4, 2017. ROY LAGARDE The head of Manila’s Roman Catholic Church said the flurry of attacks against the spate of drug-related killings has to stop and not just with mere words. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said that to save more lives and address social problems like drug addiction, condemnation alone is not enough. He said the Church must be more “proactive” in dealing with the problem by coming up with concrete actions to protect life. “As we say do not…
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US BIRTH RATE HITS HISTORIC LOW
by David Hejza • ChurchMilitant.com • July 5, 2017 23 Comments Demographic experts fear the country is heading towards a national emergency ATLANTA (ChurchMilitant.com) – New data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals women giving birth in the United States is at a record low. Following a historic low from the year before, the birth rate dropped another percentage point, from 63 to only 62 births per 1,000 women aged 15–44. The total number of babies born in the United States last year was 3,941,109 — a drop of 37,388 fewer babies (1%) as compared…
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Hospital Refuses to Transfer Charlie Gard to Vatican Hospital Offering to Care for Him
A Vatican hospital says it is ready and willing to care for British infant Charlie Gard if the courts allow him to go but British officials are refusing to allow the little boy to leave the country. The Italian news outlet Zenit reports leaders of the Bambino Jesus pediatric hospital in Rome, Italy said they are willing to care for Charlie if the courts will allow him to be transferred to their hospital. But it looks like that will not happen. Britain’s Foreign Minister Boris Johnson told his Italian counterpart on Wednesday that legal reasons prevented the transfer to Rome…
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Trump appoints anti-transgender activist, stay-at-home mom as key advisor
Jul 10, 2017
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Newly elected heads of the CBCP Commissions, Committees and Offices
Jul 10, 2017
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Condemning killings is not enough— Cardinal Tagle
Jul 7, 2017
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US BIRTH RATE HITS HISTORIC LOW
Jul 7, 2017
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Hospital Refuses to Transfer Charlie Gard to Vatican Hospital Offering to Care for Him
Jul 6, 2017
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Marawi bishop opposes martial law extension
MANILA— The Catholic prelate of war-torn Marawi is opposing the government’s plan to extend the martial law in Mindanao. Bishop Edwin de la Peña of Marawi favored the 60-day military rule in the region but said that extending it is no longer necessary. After all, he said, the government can already deal with the situation in Marawi even without martial law. “I am against martial law extension,” de la Peña said. “The first martial law declaration was fine but if they are going to use Marawi again to justify its extension, I don’t think it’s right.” As the military continue…
Bishop slams modern day ‘Judases’ behind summary killings
MANILA— As a wave of drug-related killings continues in the country, a Catholic bishop condemned those who sow violence the same way some once supported Judas against Jesus. In a strongly-worded homily during a Mass after a “Walk for Life” in Navotas City on Sunday, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan said that behind the violence are “Judases” who are in cahoots with the killers. He said if some people consider the suspected drug personalities as “termites of society,” so are those behind the extrajudicial killings. “They are the new ‘Makapili’ during the Japanese’ time who would betray their fellowmen and…
She was attacked over saving sex for marriage. Now she’s the star of an incredible pro-life film
June 13, 2017 (LifeSiteNews) — Moriah Peters knows about standing up for chastity. When the award-winning actress auditioned for American Idol in 2010, she was criticized for saying she was saving her first kiss for marriage. She recalled one of the celebrity panelists telling her, “I think you’re trying to be too perfect. You need to go into the world and make mistakes. ” Another advised her to go out and kiss a boy because it would make her feel “sexier.” “That was God closing the door [on further participation in the show],” said Peters. As she left, she prayed,…
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Seminar Workshops Offered Now !
PRO-LIFE PHILIPPINES FOUNDATION INC. is now offering the following: I. MARRIAGE: For a Happier Married Life 1. Communication in Marriage (2 Hours) 2. Skills Building ( 4 sessions at 4 hours/ session ) 3. Surviving an Affair: Healing and Reconciliation (2 Hours ) 4. Five Love Languages for a more loving relationship ( 1 hour) II. PARENTING: Happier Family Life 1. Parenting Today’s Teens (2 Hours) 2. Talking Sex to your Children (2 Hours) III. YOUTH 1. Teen Sexuality: Freedom of Choice in Knowing the Truth ( for 15 years old…
” PRAY AND MARCH FOR FAMILY AND LIFE!”, March 19,2016 , Saturday
In Celebration of WOMEN’S MONTH and MARCH 25, THE DAY OF THE UNBORN (Declared by former Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Proclamation No. 586 issued in 2004) On the FEAST DAY OF ST. JOSEPH we will… ” PRAY AND MARCH FOR FAMILY AND LIFE!” on March 19,2016 , Saturday Various Pro-Life and Family and Life groups will be present in order to walk starting at the Manila Cathedral as place of assembly from 7:00 am- 8:00 am. We may attend the usual 7:30 am Mass at the Cathedral, then after the mass, March towards Luneta follows , praying the rosary with all…
RESPECT & CARE FOR LIFE MONTH 2016
February is Pro-Life month. This is a month dedicated to the preservation and respect for human life, and the sanctity of marriage and the Filipino family. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Engaging the Catholic Faithful in the Promotion of Life and the Defense of the Family. “ PRO-LIFE MONTH ACTIVITIES, 2016 FEBRUARY 7,2016 – PRO-LIFE SUNDAY OPENING OF PRO-LIFE MONTH VENUE: NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH 1923 Orense St. Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City MASS CELEBRANT: REV. FR. RODERICK L. CASTRO TIME: 10:00 AM FEBRUARY 14, 2016 CANDY GIVING PROJECT with FILIPINOS FOR LIFE and with the groups/individuals who wish…
ART EXHIBIT FOR A CAUSE: “PAPA KIKO” – Benedizione del Papa II.
MABUHAY! Pro-Life Philippines Foundation Inc., founded by the late Sr. Pilar Verzosa, RGS has been promoting the culture of life for the past 40 years. The Foundation is likewise at the forefront of upholding and defending the sanctity of life and the natural family as these are the foundations of humanity and of our Christian Faith. Through the years the Foundation’s efforts to carry on its mission is not without difficulties. Foremost of this is the meager resources that it has atits disposal. Thus, the…
