Manilla, Jan. 2 -- The social and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Thursday encouraged the faithful to continue working together to bring hope to the church in connection with the celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year.

In a message, Caritas Philippines president Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo invited everyone to strengthen their faith, spread the message of hope, and reaffirm the commitment to service, compassion, and justice.

"We are reminded that hope is not passive; it calls us to act boldly and faithfully. This year, let us work to ensure that Caritas Philippines remains steadfast in serving the most marginalized and vulnerable," he said.

The Kidapawan bishop emphasized the church's mission t...