Bishops to public: Support Duterte

            by Kristine Dela Cruz  via RH News            

Manila, Philippines - The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines is setting aside its issues with President Rodrigo Duterte as they ask Filipinos to support the newly elected President.

According to Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila, it would be just to give Duterte a chance to prove his good intention and aspiration for the country.

Pabillo added that they Catholic Church will be praying that the President will be able to fulfill his duties.

Prior to this, the Catholic Church was irked when President Duterte cursed Pope Francis because of the massive traffic the Pope brought during His last visit to Manila last year.