CBCP issues Oratio Imperata for peace amid tension in WPS

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday released a special prayer for peace amid the growing tension in the West Philippine Sea.

Approved during the 128th CBCP Plenary Assembly, the prayer will be recited until Jan.1, 2025, which coincides with the celebration of World Day of Peace.

An Oratio Imperata is a prayer for a special intention that the Pope or a bishop may require to be recited at Mass or prayed individually.

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas has also urged Catholics to pray the rosary amid China’s aggression in what is recognized as Philippine territory.

Last week, the Philippine Navy said the number of Chinese decreased in the West Philippine Sea after Manila and China sought de-escalation in the region.—Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News