Church needs 'prophets,' not 'status quo defenders,' bishop tells superiors
A Philippine bishop urged religious superiors to make the Church a "prophet" that confronts poverty, violence, and injustice, rather than one that maintains the status quo. He stressed the need to defend communities affected by conflicts over land and natural resources, destructive mining, and reclamation projects.
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