Role of the Catholic Church

The popular Catholic Church’s support of the Revolution influenced large-scale action against Marcos.

The secret Church radio, Radio Veritas, was essential in generating public support and communicating protest information.

On February 22, Cardinal Sin sought to rally protesters, calling for peaceful mobilization over the radio.

“Get out from your cells, proceed from the chapel with outstretched arms, singing. You are Moses” (Ellison 243).
- Cardinal Sin urging participation

“I am calling our people to support our two good friends at the camp [Aguinaldo]…I would only wish that violence and bloodshed would be avoided” (Samson).
- Cardinal Sin expressing concern for Enrile and Ramos

(Sin, Jaime "Cardinal Sin" Lachica, c.1986)

(Jaime Cardinal Sin urging people to go to EDSA in 1986)

Filipino citizen Raphael Carandang, calls those broadcasts the “catalysts” of the Revolution:

(Carandang)

(Two Nuns of EDSA, 1986)

Nuns participated in protests, demonstrating their willingness to sacrifice for their country:

“...If really the tanks would crush us, at least the two of us... kill us sisters, not the people because we [do not] want bloodshed. I love my country” (Orendain).

- Nuns from Daughters of St. Paul, February 23, 1986

ROLE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

The popular Catholic Church’s support of the Revolution influenced large-scale action against Marcos.

The secret Church radio, Radio Veritas, was essential in generating public support and communicating protest information.

On February 22, Cardinal Sin sought to rally protesters, calling for peaceful mobilization over the radio.

Filipino citizen Raphael Carandang, calls those broadcasts the “catalysts” of the Revolution:

Nuns participated in protests, demonstrating their willingness to sacrifice for their country:

The support of the Church paved the way for civilians to rally.