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July 24, 2020

Manila bishop tests positive for COVID-19, says he's asymptomatic

Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator of Manila, Philippines, is pictured in a 2015 photo. Bishop Pabillo announced July 23, 2020, that he had tested positive for COVID-19, appeared to be asymptomatic and was undergoing mandatory self-isolation.
MANILA, Philippines - Bishop Broderick Pabillo, Manila Archdiocese's apostolic administrator, has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the most prominent churchman in the Philippines to contract the disease.
Published in International
December 1, 2016

Terrorist threats may suspend Masses in Philippines capital

Churchgoers sing during Mass Sept. 18 at the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Manila, Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines – An uptick in terrorist activity may cause Masses and other liturgical celebrations to be suspended in the capital city of Manila, Philippines, the country’s bishop’s conference has announced.

Published in International