The conflict in the Philippine city of Marawi is not about religion say Filipino bishops. They are urging all faiths to work together. “We heard and read truly amazing stories of how the Muslims protected us and helped Christians avoid an almost certain death. Now Christians are helping thousands of Muslims who have fled from Read more
Muslims are helping their Christian brothers and sisters escape ISIS militants in the southern Philippines city of Marawi. About 1,000 residents are said to remain trapped in the besieged city. Fighting continues around them between the Philippine Army and Islamist rebels. Escape stories are emerging. “Some of the stories that stuck were Muslims helping protect Read more
Rampaging ISIS terrorists in the southern Philippine city of Marawi have desecrated a cathedral and destroyed its holy images. A video posted by the gunmen showed armed men throwing down and stomping on the images of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph and tearing up posters of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. ISIS Read more
The executed bodies of eight civilians have been found dumped in a ravine outside Marawi City in the Southern Phillipines. Islamist rebels have been occupying the town for several days. Most of the dead were shot in the head. Some had their hands tied behind their backs. Read more