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Bishops urge unity with typhoon victims; order second Mass collections MANILA, Dec. 19, 2011—Newly-installed Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Tagle has called on the Catholic faithful for solidarity with the typhoon victims by extending assistance to victims of typhoon victims in southern Philippines. “In the spirit of Christian solidarity, I request that a second collection be made at all Masses in all 85 parishes, shrines, and communities in the Archdiocese of Manila from today (December 19) to Christmas Day (December 25),” he said. Tagle said his office will immediately send the amount collected to the bishops of the affected areas. He added that donations in kind may be sent to Caritas Manila – the Social Action arm of the archdiocese. The archbishop encouraged everyone to keep their Christmas parties simple in view of the suffering of typhoon victims who lost loved ones and properties, and “let Christmas joy be found again in Jesus who became poor for us.” Meanwhile, Cota...