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Cardinal David Urges Church Reform Amid Attendance Crisis

5/8/2025

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Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, one of three Filipino cardinals in the papal conclave, passionately champions the church's mission as a moral compass, urging action on pressing social issues like divorce. He confronts the challenges of dwindling mass attendance and scandals, asserting that humility is essential for restoring the church's credibility in the Philippines.

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Story summary

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, one of three Filipino cardinals in the papal conclave, passionately champions the church's mission as a moral compass, urging action on pressing social issues like divorce. He confronts the challenges of dwindling mass attendance and scandals, asserting that humility is essential for restoring the church's credibility in the Philippines.