Manila Bulletin
Pope Francis urges Filipino prelates to continue giving concrete witness to ‘evangelical charity’
Pope Francis conveyed his blessings and support to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) during their biannual virtual plenary assembly.
The Pope's message, read by Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown, urged the Filipino prelates to continue giving concrete witness to 'evangelical charity' amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
He expressed hope that their deliberations would lead to more creative expressions of pastoral charity, enabling the Church in the Philippines to be recognized as 'a home with open doors'.
The bishops' 121st plenary assembly, held virtually from January 26-27, gathered over 80 bishops.
Discussions include regional reports on pandemic responses and plans for the upcoming 500th anniversary of Christianity in the country.
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