Manila Bulletin
Prelate tests positive for COVID-19
Bishop Broderick Pabillo, who temporarily heads the Archdiocese of Manila and is known for his criticism of President Duterte, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The bishop confirmed his diagnosis on Thursday, July 23, and stated that he is currently asymptomatic and undergoing quarantine.
Despite his condition, Pabillo expressed optimism, saying "this virus will pass" and that scheduled online meetings will continue.
He is the first Filipino bishop to contract the coronavirus and is at the helm of the Archdiocese of Manila in the interim.
Pabillo was scheduled to lead a Mass for Justice and Peace on July 27, prior to President Duterte's State of the Nation Address.
A priest from the Archdiocese of Manila will take his place in scheduled Masses and will read Pabillo's homilies.
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