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A Catholic priest in the Bicol region was suspended from his clerical duties for seeking public office. Fr. Granwell Pitapit has served the Libmanan diocese’s social action ministry. But the laws of the Church say priests can’t play a role in politics. Bishop Jose Rojas said canon law is clear…
Bishops strip three priests of all duties after they decide to run for public office in elections next year
A Catholic priest from the Diocese of Libmanan was suspended from his clerical duties for seeking public office. Photo from DIocese of Libmanan FB Libmanan Bishop Jose Rojas said Fr. Granwell Pitapit action merits suspension as canon law is clear that priests can’t play a role in politics. Pit
Manila Cathderal (PNA file photo) MANILA - A retired Catholic prelate reminded church servants, including priests, who are running for public office that the Church law allows them to run only in "extreme cases" and under the guidance of their bishops. Novaliches Bishop Emeritus Teodoro Bacani Jr. said there are extreme cases when a priest can run but must secure the permission of the bishop. "Without the permission of his bishop, there are consequences for his performance as a priest," he said in an interview over Church-run Radio Veritas on Tuesday, without going into det...