From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 15): GPH peace panel in talks with MILF hails elevation of Archbishop Quevedo to College of Cardinals
The Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel in talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday hailed the elevation by Pope Francis of Cotabato Archbishop Orlando B. Quevedo to the College of Cardinals.
"Indeed, his (Quevedo) appointment is a wonderful blessing -- a portent of many positive developments to come as we push for peace in the south," the GPH said in a statement.
"It reflects the recognition that theVatican gives to the peace process in Mindanao , our very own contribution to the global call of Pope Francis to work for peace," it added.
The GPH peace panel said Cardinal Quevedo "is a beacon of hope, and his new role will surely augur well to theMindanao peace process."
Being a Mindanawon, the Cardinal "deeply understands the diverse causes of the conflict that has tormented his homeland for decades," the statement further said.
"Throughout the decades, Cardinal Quevedo actively promoted interreligious dialogue among the tri-people (Christians, Muslims and Lumads), which is one of the cornerstones of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate’s mission in Mindanao, in line with the efforts to achieve just and lasting peace in the island," it noted.
"Directly and indirectly, Cardinal Quevedo has accompanied the GPH (peace) panel in the highs and lows of the political negotiations. He always provided encouragement and support to us during challenging times," it added.
The government peace panel believes that as a Cardinal, Quevedo will do even greater things to help achieve our people’s desired peace.
"We pray and sincerely wish him all the best as we all strive to foster a culture of peace not just in the communities but, more importantly, in the hearts of everyone regardless of creed and culture," it said.
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The Government of the Philippines (GPH) peace panel in talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Wednesday hailed the elevation by Pope Francis of Cotabato Archbishop Orlando B. Quevedo to the College of Cardinals.
"Indeed, his (Quevedo) appointment is a wonderful blessing -- a portent of many positive developments to come as we push for peace in the south," the GPH said in a statement.
"It reflects the recognition that the
The GPH peace panel said Cardinal Quevedo "is a beacon of hope, and his new role will surely augur well to the
Being a Mindanawon, the Cardinal "deeply understands the diverse causes of the conflict that has tormented his homeland for decades," the statement further said.
"Throughout the decades, Cardinal Quevedo actively promoted interreligious dialogue among the tri-people (Christians, Muslims and Lumads), which is one of the cornerstones of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate’s mission in Mindanao, in line with the efforts to achieve just and lasting peace in the island," it noted.
"Directly and indirectly, Cardinal Quevedo has accompanied the GPH (peace) panel in the highs and lows of the political negotiations. He always provided encouragement and support to us during challenging times," it added.
The government peace panel believes that as a Cardinal, Quevedo will do even greater things to help achieve our people’s desired peace.
"We pray and sincerely wish him all the best as we all strive to foster a culture of peace not just in the communities but, more importantly, in the hearts of everyone regardless of creed and culture," it said.
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