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Filipino Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Marcos to Convene ‘Conclave' to Craft Online Gambling Policy
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. said Friday that the government will gather all concerned sectors in a 'conclave' to formulate a comprehensive policy on online gambling, focusing on its socio-economic impact. Speaking at a 'Kapihan with the Media' event in Bengaluru, India, Marcos said the discussions will include the Church, educators, parents, police, and addiction experts. He emphasized that the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has been vocal on the matter and should be heard. Marcos stressed that an outright ban may not be the best solution, noting how illegal operations continued even after e-sabong was prohibited. He added that the conclave's goal is to find a more measured and effective approach rather than simply outlawing online gambling.
Telegraph
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Philippine Bishops defend papal frontrunner over clerical sex abuse
The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement in defence of papal frontrunner Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle over his handling of past clerical sexual abuse cases. A watchdog group warned on Friday, just days before the election of a new pontiff, that Tagle and Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, another favourite, could not be relied on to protect children. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released a statement on Saturday night saying that addressing allegations of misconduct by clergy rests not with Tagle, but 'with the respective diocesan bishops or religious superiors'. 'Since his appointment to a full-time position in the Roman Curia, Cardinal Tagle no longer holds direct authority over any diocese in the Philippines,' the CBCP added. It also highlighted the key role Tagle, 67, had played while he was archbishop of Manila from 2011 to 2019 in crafting pastoral guidelines dealing with sexual abuse cases. Anne Barrett Doyle, the co-director of argued on Friday that the guidelines have not been published on the webpages of the Manila archdiocese nor the bishops' conference of the Philippines. 'If Cardinal Tagle cannot even get his brother bishops from his home country to publish guidelines, what on earth can we expect for him to achieve as pope of a global church?' asked Ms Doyle. She accused the Church in the Philippines of remaining in the 'dark ages' on the subject of clerical sexual abuse. Tagle, who has been dubbed 'the Asian Francis' for his similarly progressive views, has faced criticism for not being vocal enough about such cases in his home country. Ms Doyle reserved even stronger criticism for Parolin, who she branded a 'consummate secret-keeper' who could not be counted on for transparency around sex abuse matters. Both Tagle and Parolin are considered top contenders to replace Pope Francis when voting begins in the secretive, centuries-old ritual of electing a new pontiff begins on Wednesday. This conclave stands out due to its sheer size, with 133 cardinal electors from 71 countries – the most ever – and 108 of which were selected by Pope Francis. Over the weekend, several cardinals spoke openly about needing more time in consultations, arguing that no clear frontrunner has emerged. A candidate needs to garner a total of 89 votes – a two-thirds majority, in order to be elected Pope. 'The Holy Spirit has already decided but we are not yet ready, we need more time to pray,' French cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco told Italian daily La Stampa. 'We have 133 names and it is wide open,' added Chilean Cardinal Fernando Natalio Chomali Garib. Vatican authorities said there will be two sessions of consultations held on Monday to try to accelerate discussions amid the rising cacophony of speculation in Rome. The city is now buzzing with international journalists tracking cardinals in and out of churches, trattorias and coffee bars for a glimpse of behind-the-scenes manoeuvring.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Philippine Bishops defend papal frontrunner over clerical sex abuse
The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement in defence of papal frontrunner Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle over his handling of past clerical sexual abuse cases. A watchdog group warned on Friday, just days before the election of a new pontiff, that Tagle and Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, another favourite, could not be relied on to protect children. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released a statement on Saturday night saying that addressing allegations of misconduct by clergy rests not with Tagle, but 'with the respective diocesan bishops or religious superiors'. 'Since his appointment to a full-time position in the Roman Curia, Cardinal Tagle no longer holds direct authority over any diocese in the Philippines,' the CBCP added. It also highlighted the key role Tagle, 67, had played while he was archbishop of Manila from 2011 to 2019 in crafting pastoral guidelines dealing with sexual abuse cases. Anne Barrett Doyle, the co-director of argued on Friday that the guidelines have not been published on the webpages of the Manila archdiocese nor the bishops' conference of the Philippines. 'If Cardinal Tagle cannot even get his brother bishops from his home country to publish guidelines, what on earth can we expect for him to achieve as pope of a global church?' asked Ms Doyle. She accused the Church in the Philippines of remaining in the 'dark ages' on the subject of clerical sexual abuse. Tagle, who has been dubbed 'the Asian Francis' for his similarly progressive views, has faced criticism for not being vocal enough about such cases in his home country. Ms Doyle reserved even stronger criticism for Parolin, who she branded a 'consummate secret-keeper' who could not be counted on for transparency around sex abuse matters. Both Tagle and Parolin are considered top contenders to replace Pope Francis when voting begins in the secretive, centuries-old ritual of electing a new pontiff begins on Wednesday. This conclave stands out due to its sheer size, with 133 cardinal electors from 71 countries – the most ever – and 108 of which were selected by Pope Francis. Over the weekend, several cardinals spoke openly about needing more time in consultations, arguing that no clear frontrunner has emerged. A candidate needs to garner a total of 89 votes – a two-thirds majority, in order to be elected Pope. 'The Holy Spirit has already decided but we are not yet ready, we need more time to pray,' French cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco told Italian daily La Stampa. 'We have 133 names and it is wide open,' added Chilean Cardinal Fernando Natalio Chomali Garib. Vatican authorities said there will be two sessions of consultations held on Monday to try to accelerate discussions amid the rising cacophony of speculation in Rome. The city is now buzzing with international journalists tracking cardinals in and out of churches, trattorias and coffee bars for a glimpse of behind-the-scenes manoeuvring. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Malay Mail
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Philippine bishops defend frontrunners over sex abuse claims ahead of conclave to elect new pope
MANILA, May 4 — The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement on clerical sexual abuse, defending Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on the issue days before the opening of a conclave to elect a new pope. Watchdog group warned Friday that Tagle and Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin could not be relied on to protect children, with its co-director accusing the church in the Philippines of remaining in the 'dark ages'. Both men are considered frontrunners to replace Pope Francis. Cardinals from around the world are currently in the Vatican, ahead of a conclave on Wednesday of the eligible ones among them to elect a new pontiff. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) posted a statement to its Facebook page Saturday night saying that 'addressing allegations of misconduct by clergy rests with the respective diocesan bishops or religious superiors' and not with Tagle. 'Since his appointment to a full-time position in the Roman Curia, Cardinal Tagle no longer holds direct authority over any diocese in the Philippines,' the statement dated May 2 reads. It also noted the key role Tagle – who served as archbishop of Manila between 2011 and 2019 – had played in crafting pastoral guidelines on sexual abuse that were disseminated in 2003. Anne Barrett Doyle, co-director of said Friday that guidelines dealing with sexual abuse cases have not been published on the webpages of the Manila archdiocese nor the bishops' conference of the Philippines. 'If Cardinal Tagle cannot even get his brother bishops from his home country to publish guidelines, what on earth can we expect for him to achieve as pope of a global church?' asked Doyle. The document cited by the CBCP, 'Pastoral Guidelines on Sexual Abuses and Misconduct by the Clergy', could not be found on the body's website by AFP journalists Sunday. Calls to the CBCP and the Manila Archdiocese were not immediately returned. Italian Pietro Parolin is one of two cardinals seen as frontrunners to be the next pope. — AFP pic Doyle reserved even harsher criticism for Italian cardinal Parolin, calling him a 'consummate secret-keeper' and saying 'any hope of transparency around sex abuse will be dashed completely', were he to be elected. — AFP
The Star
04-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Philippine bishops defend papal frontrunner Tagle over clerical sex abuse
Cardinal Tagle is considered one of the frontrunners to replace Pope Francis. - AFP MANILA: The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement on clerical sexual abuse, defending Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on the issue days before the opening of a conclave to elect a new pope. Watchdog group warned Friday (that Tagle and Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin could not be relied on to protect children, with its co-director accusing the church in the Philippines of remaining in the "dark ages". Both men are considered frontrunners to replace Pope Francis. Cardinals from around the world are currently in the Vatican, ahead of a conclave on Wednesday of the eligible ones among them to elect a new pontiff. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) posted a statement to its Facebook page Saturday night saying that "addressing allegations of misconduct by clergy rests with the respective diocesan bishops or religious superiors" and not with Tagle. "Since his appointment to a full-time position in the Roman Curia, Cardinal Tagle no longer holds direct authority over any diocese in the Philippines," the statement dated May 2 reads. It also noted the key role Tagle -- who served as archbishop of Manila between 2011 and 2019 -- had played in crafting pastoral guidelines on sexual abuse that were disseminated in 2003. Anne Barrett Doyle, co-director of said Friday that guidelines dealing with sexual abuse cases have not been published on the webpages of the Manila archdiocese nor the bishops' conference of the Philippines. "If Cardinal Tagle cannot even get his brother bishops from his home country to publish guidelines, what on earth can we expect for him to achieve as pope of a global church?" asked Doyle. The document cited by the CBCP, "Pastoral Guidelines on Sexual Abuses and Misconduct by the Clergy", could not be found on the body's website by AFP journalists Sunday. Calls to the CBCP and the Manila Archdiocese were not immediately returned. Doyle reserved even harsher criticism for Italian cardinal Parolin, calling him a "consummate secret-keeper" and saying "any hope of transparency around sex abuse will be dashed completely", were he to be elected. - AFP
