Catholic bishops in the Philippines, concerned about an increase in violence and police reaction to crime, announced a day of prayer and penance on 16th July and three days of fasting, prayer and penance, from 17th to 19th July. The bishops said they wanted to “invoke God’s mercy and justice on those who have blasphemed... Read More
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