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Vatican official urges journalists to make refugees’ aspirations ‘known to the world’

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Vatican honors Thai samaritan with highest merit for civilian on Pope’s Day

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Caritas Thailand delivers aid to Burmese refugees

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Catholic vocation animators hold 80th international convention in Thailand

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Serra International is the only lay organization aggregated to a primary pontifical work – the Pontifical Work for Priestly Vocations

Indian bishops appeal for blood donations for Odisha train tragedy survivors

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The June 2 incident claimed the lives of 275 people, making it the deadliest rail accident in the country in over two decades

Religious men and women in India express support with protesting wrestlers

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Nirmalini urged the 125,000 Catholic religious to play their prophetic role and actively engage in addressing issues in India
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Will a new six-lane elevated expressway reduce congestion in a city where traffic is "unmatched"?

Bridging cultures: Mexican Shamans’ ancient healing arrives in the Philippines

Though varying from one practice to another, ancient healing traditions are all wired up to one basic convention: reconnecting with nature, with one’s self, and with culture

‘Save our village’: Indonesians resist eviction for China-backed project

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The Indonesian government recently told Rempang island's 7,500 residents to pack their bags and leave by the end of September

Q & A with Korean Sr. Andree Lee, who supports orphans in Bangladesh

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There are about 4.8 million orphans in Bangladesh and the Kkottongnae Sisters' support brings hope to these vulnerable people

IN PHOTOS: Papal envoy to Thailand honors Cardinal Kitbunchu’s Golden Jubilee

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The occasion held a special significance as it marked the 150th Birthday of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus.

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The attack on All Saints Church was not just a suicide bombing; it was an assault on the future generations of Peshawar’s Christian community

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Precarious existence of critically endangered Gorillas

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As human populations grow, pristine forests are cleared to make way for settlements and agriculture, leaving gorillas with dwindling territories

A CALL TO ACTION ON THE OCCASION OF THE CONSISTORY FOR THE CREATION OF NEW CARDINALS AND THE 16TH ORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE...

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Vincent de Paul and Synodality

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Beyond the dominant hierarchical institutional model, we see Vincent’s intuition of a "church of communion", of a synodal church

Banality of evil

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What if evil becomes banal and normal... What if it is clothed in garments of obedience, duty, obligation, purpose, patriotism, or "truth”?

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Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, expanding body’s geographic diversity

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In total, 16 percent of all cardinal electors are now from Asia, compared to 9 percent before Francis’s pontificate

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Will a new six-lane elevated expressway reduce congestion in a city where traffic is "unmatched"?

At least 25 killed, dozens wounded from blast at Pakistan religious procession

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While the Prophet's birthday celebration is accepted by the majority, certain Islamic denominations view it as an unwarranted innovation

Catholic Church is ‘getting richer’, says Cardinal-elect Chow Sau-yan

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Bishop Chow Sau-yan recognized the important role of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong as a "bridging church"

Asian climate activists demand US climate finance commitment

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The activists called for the U.S. government to urgently provide adequate, non-debt-creating, unconditional, and predictable climate finance

Precarious existence of critically endangered Gorillas

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As human populations grow, pristine forests are cleared to make way for settlements and agriculture, leaving gorillas with dwindling territories

New Hong Kong cardinal: Sharing ‘love of God,’ not conversions, goal of Church in China

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He underlined the importance of formation in the parishes so that laypeople can evangelize outside of the parish

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Pope Francis discusses faith, technology, and education with South Asian youth 

The imperative to confront the prevalence of half-truths disseminated via social media, which contribute to societal polarization, was emphasized

Pope Francis’ next environmental document to be called ‘Laudate Deum’

Pope Francis revealed that his new document on the topic will be titled Laudate Deum, which means “Praise God” in Latin

Pope Francis calls for whole-of-society approach to combat child abuse

The pope stressed that the issue should not be exclusive to the Church but also a collective responsibility of society

Pope Francis: It’s never ‘too late’ to receive God’s love

The pope spoke from the window of the Apostolic Palace one day after he gave a strong condemnation of euthanasia 

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The attack on All Saints Church was not just a suicide bombing; it was an assault on the future generations of Peshawar’s Christian community
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Rights group expresses concern over Thailand’s new asylum program

The National Screening Mechanism, in its current form, “fails to meet international standards for refugee protection”. 
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Filipino environmental defenders: ‘We were abducted’

"The truth is, we were abducted by the military. We were forced to surrender because they threatened our lives,” said Jonila Castro
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Hate crimes surge in India amid global praise for ‘diversity’

With an average of 2.5 hate crimes occurring daily this year, violence against Christians has been reported in 23 states across India
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