Spain introduced Christianity to the Philippines in 1565 with the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Earlier, beginning in 1350, Islam had been spreading northward from Indonesia into the Philippine ...

Even with the constitutional provision guaranteeing the separation of church and state, a recent study found that a majority ...

Large shares in many middle-income countries say following the historically predominant religion is key to "true" national ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP ... is a testament to its miraculous power. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding ...

Filipino Catholic devotees surround the carriage carrying the statue of the Black Nazarene as its annual procession begins on its feast day in Manila, Philippines, January 9, 2025. REUTERS/Eloisa ...

A United States-based watchdog has launched an online database on more than 80 Roman Catholic priests who have been accused ...

The varying influence of religious groups on Philippine politics was on display this month, potentially impacting the work of ...

Census 2021 shows that Catholicism is the majority religion for Filipino-Australians with 76.3%, followed by Christianity with 6%, Protestantantism 3.2%, no religion with 2.8%, and other religions.

Apollo Quiboloy, a self-proclaimed "son of God," is wanted for sex trafficking and child abuse in both the Philippines and the United States. Manila’s LGBTQ community rallied in support of drag ...

Devotees climb on a glass-covered carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno during its annual procession in Manila, Philippines, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe) MANILA ...