The Focolare Movement and the Commission for Ecumenism of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines held the First National Ecumenical Congress in the Philippines on June 10-12.
The theme of the congress, held in Tagaytay City, was “Called to Unity: Grow in Mission.” Members of ten Christian traditions were present.
Located in Southeast Asia, the Philippines (map) is the 13th most populous nation in the world. The nation of 120.1 million is 90% Christian (69% Catholic), 6% Muslim, and 2% ethnic religionist.