MANILA, Philippines — Those affected by violence in parts of Mindanao should not seek retribution, a panel of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said Friday. We all know that true justice cannot be achieved with any type of violence,” the statement read. We pray for our nation and all the inhabitants therein, that they will know peace, genuine peace based on justice and righteousness., the committee's statement read. Lampon was installed on Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cotabato, officially taking over from retired Archbishop Orlando Quevedo. On the day of the Jolo bombings, the CBCP issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack days after the Bangsamoro plebiscite.

Source: Philippine Star February 01, 2019 06:48 UTC