Priests seeking elective posts face 'consequences'
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...
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