Neo-Modernist Leadership Elected in Philippines Pseudo-Church Structure
EWTN News reports (December 1, 2025) on the election of “Archbishop” Gilbert Garcera as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), breaking precedent by not elevating the previous vice president. Garcera – known for promoting synodality through his 271-page document “Enlarging the Space of Our Tent” – assumes leadership amid alleged governmental corruption and natural disasters. His stated priorities include “pastoral sensitivity” toward individuals with same-sex attractions while maintaining nominal adherence to “Church teaching” on marriage. The CBCP press release confirms Garcera will represent Philippine “ecclesial” structures at Vatican meetings and international conferences.