CBCP urges faithful to wear white for national renewal

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging the faithful to wear white and display white ribbons in public as a symbol of purity, unity, and a plea for national renewal.

CBCP President Pablo Virgilio David called for the faithful to wear white on Sundays throughout October and November, and to display white ribbons on churches and homes.

This initiative is a response to the numerous disasters and governance issues plaguing the Philippines, serving as a collective prayer for God's mercy and national renewal.

The faithful are also encouraged to recite the CBCP's 'National Call to Prayer and Public Repentance' regularly until the Solemnity of Christ the King, accompanied by the tolling of bells.

David explained that the white ribbons symbolize a desire for transparency, accountability, and good governance, with the hope that the nation will be cleansed and renewed.