The National Council of Churches in the Philippines hails Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David for ‘standing up for the rights and dignity of the poor and marginalized’
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SHEPHERD. Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David leads the celebration of the Mass commemorating the 38th year of the 1986 People Power revolt at the EDSA Shrine on February 25, 2024, feast day of the Our Lady of Peace. MANILA, Philippines – The National Council of Churches in the Philippines congratulated Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David on Tuesday, October 8, after Pope Francis“The new cardinal, Bishop Pablo Virgilio S. David, has proven to be a true shepherd and leader, standing up for the rights and dignity of the poor and marginalized during a time when the ‘war on drugs’ campaign victimized countless innocent people.
“We pray that Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David will continue his staunch advocacy for the poor and marginalized in society. May his time as a cardinal serve as a powerful representation of the God of justice and compassion and as an inspiration to all people,” the group added.David, 65, has also pushed for friendly ties between different religions and even among different Christian churches.
“I think we’re finding spaces to be able to collaborate, to be able to walk with people of other faiths, other religions, other denominations within Christianity, to be able to work together for social justice for the poorest of the poor, for human rights, for the integrity of Creation. These are concerns that are foremost among the Asian people,” he added. –Paterno R. Esmaquel II is a senior multimedia reporter covering religion for Rappler.
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