Fewer Filipino households consider themselves poor
The survey estimated that 11.4 million Filipino families felt they were poor in September 2021
Pakistan mob set fire to police station over Koran desecration
Blasphemy is a hugely sensitive issue in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where even unproven allegations can stir mobs and violence
Tension high as India’s Syro-Malabar Church implements new mode of celebrating Mass
Cardinal George Alencherry, head of the Oriental Catholic Church, said God would not abandon his people
Pursuing ecumenical dialogue in the synodal journey
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Pope Francis: Life’s essential ingredient is prayer
Pope Francis reminded Christians that an essential ingredient for living an alert and joyful life is prayer
‘COVID priest’ in central Philippines offers hope to dying patients
The still unvaccinated priest admitted that he was afraid during the early days in his new assignment
India’s religious leaders start preparations for Pope Francis’ possible visit
The papal trip is viewed as an opportunity for a turnaround in India’s relations with the Vatican
Filipino Catholic priest honored for work with families of victims of drug-related killings
Divine Word missionary priest Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva is recognized for setting up a support group for families of victims of killings
Volunteer pedicurists help Hong Kong’s elderly
While Hong Kong has a public healthcare system, many complain they have to wait for long periods to be seen
Little-known nut helps Indonesian farmers build sustainable forest economy
Through an enterprise set up by the village authorities, residents are harvesting and selling kenari, a mineral-rich nut
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Malaysians take a shot at ancient pastime
Horseback archery was common for thousands of years in hunting and warfare but declined with the introduction of modern combat gear
‘COVID priest’ in central Philippines offers hope to dying patients
The still unvaccinated priest admitted that he was afraid during the early days in his new assignment
Delhi’s choked roads worsen India’s toxic smog crisis
The sprawling megacity of 20 million people is regularly ranked the world's most polluted capital
Volunteer pedicurists help Hong Kong’s elderly
While Hong Kong has a public healthcare system, many complain they have to wait for long periods to be seen
Photos: ‘Red Wednesday’ in the Philippines
Cathedrals, churches, monuments, and public buildings around the Philippines were bathed in red light in observance of ‘Red Wednesday’
Little-known nut helps Indonesian farmers build sustainable forest economy
Through an enterprise set up by the village authorities, residents are harvesting and selling kenari, a mineral-rich nut
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Pursuing ecumenical dialogue in the synodal journey
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Bangladesh resumes moving Rohingya refugees to flood-prone island
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Photos: ‘Red Wednesday’ in the Philippines
Cathedrals, churches, monuments, and public buildings around the Philippines were bathed in red light in observance of ‘Red Wednesday’
Photos: Philippines’ Feast of Christ the King in the ‘new normal’
Instead of a religious procession around communities, a motorcade is held to mark the Solemnity of the Feast of Christ the King
Photos: Claretians mark 75 years of missionary service in the Philippines
The Claretians celebrated its 75 years of presence in the Philippines on November 20, 2021
Photos: Back home in the bosom of the family
Families and relatives of victims of the Philippines’ ‘war on drugs’ receive the urn of ashes of their departed kin on Nov. 15, 2021
Photos: Climate justice, now!
Environmental defenders and climate activists held a demonstration in the Philippines to mark the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
Photos: It’s Christmas in the Philippines!
The Philippine government has announced that it is easing of health restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in the country
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