Philippine Church leaders vow ‘principled cooperation’ with Marcos-Duterte administration
Caritas Philippines urged the country's new leaders to "honor the rule of law and history, and make government more accountable”
Catholic lay group in India to challenge anti-conversion laws in court
“We must learn from mistakes other nations have made that have ruined their economies and social fabric"
Marcos says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling
Marcos said he would not "allow a single millimetre of our maritime coastal rights to be trampled upon"
UNHCR chief: World must not forget Rohingya refugees amid Ukraine crisis
The camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district house about 1 million Rohingya refugees
Pakistan bus network gives women a ticket to work and study
Peshawar's BRT transport system is helping women travel safely without fear of sexual harassment, opening up new opportunities for them
Breeding hope in Indonesia
A man in Indonesia breeds catfish to support the operational costs of his ministry even during the pandemic
Revitalized Angkor Wat brings hope for Cambodia tourism recovery
Despite the huge economic cost for Cambodia, the pandemic has been a boon for renovations and conservation work at Angkor Wat
SPOTLIGHT: Fighting climate change one seed at a time
When crops turned into dead twigs, the Diocese of Sagar in India supported local farmers' move towards food security and climate-resilience
Thai… caviar? Farm produces delicacy in tropical climate
A Thai-Russian partnership is offering a more ethical and affordable product, sparing the endangered fish their usual fate of death
Indian sari weavers toil to keep tradition alive
Varanasi's hand-weavers have cultivated a reputation for excellence over centuries, specializing in intricate patterns
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Filipinos brace for early onset of rainy season caused by climate change
La Niña, a weather pattern that drives more rains, is in effect, resulting in the increased likelihood of above normal rainfall conditions
Millions at risk as India’s severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps
As India and Pakistan struggled to cope with soaring temperatures, experts warn lack of access to cooling tech will cost lives
From drones to sensors, Malaysian durian grower goes high-tech
Grown across Southeast Asia, fans hail the spiky durian as the "king of fruit" due to its bittersweet flavors and creamy golden flesh
Philippine ‘truth-tellers’ race against time versus disinformation
“We know the risks, we know the threats, we just can’t allow the fear to erase our works that tell history” - Maria Ceres Doyo
Caritas program in India helps people living with HIV in Delhi’s slums
Caritas India has started a comprehensive program to help generate livelihood opportunities for people living with HIV
Sri Lanka’s Tamils struggle even in honoring their missing, dead on Memorial Day
Every year, on May 18, Sri Lankan Tamils mark Mullaivaikkal Memorial Day commemorating those who died in the civil war that ended in 2009
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The controversial deal that rebuilt Vatican-China ties
Pope Francis led a years-long effort to build ties with China and in 2018 the Holy See reached a two-year agreement with Beijing
The Spirit of Peace
Is it not an irony of history for one’s liberty to be paid for at the cost of restraining it in another?
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"They have gone overboard in their efforts to denigrate and demonize minorities in India, particularly Muslims and Christians"
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Catholic lay group in India to challenge anti-conversion laws in court
“We must learn from mistakes other nations have made that have ruined their economies and social fabric"
Philippine Church leaders vow ‘principled cooperation’ with Marcos-Duterte administration
Caritas Philippines urged the country's new leaders to "honor the rule of law and history, and make government more accountable”
Marcos says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling
Marcos said he would not "allow a single millimetre of our maritime coastal rights to be trampled upon"
Caritas India launches App for migrants
The App dubbed “Pravasi Bandhu” was jointly released by Archbishop Peter Machado of Bangalore and Manjunath Gangadhara, labor commissioner
UNHCR chief: World must not forget Rohingya refugees amid Ukraine crisis
The camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district house about 1 million Rohingya refugees
Pope Francis calls for a Christian economy based on community
“The economy must be converted, it must be converted now. We have to convert from the liberal economy to the economy shared by people"
Pope Francis: ‘Ours is the age of fake news, collective superstitions, and pseudo-scientific truths’
In his reflection, Pope Francis focused on the famous refrain in Ecclesiastes that “everything is vanity”
Pope Francis calls for a Christian economy based on community
“The economy must be converted, it must be converted now. We have to convert from the liberal economy to the economy shared by people"
Pope Francis: ‘Ours is the age of fake news, collective superstitions, and pseudo-scientific truths’
In his reflection, Pope Francis focused on the famous refrain in Ecclesiastes that “everything is vanity”
The controversial deal that rebuilt Vatican-China ties
Pope Francis led a years-long effort to build ties with China and in 2018 the Holy See reached a two-year agreement with Beijing
Prayer that Catholics are asked to say for the Church in China on May 24
This year, Pope Francis has asked Catholics to join him in praying for the faithful in China
Hong Kong cardinal’s arrest spotlights secretive Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Joseph Zen's arrest comes during a crackdown by Beijing on dissent in Hong Kong
Without mentioning Cardinal Zen’s arrest, pope says he is praying for Church in China
Chinese Catholics have a special devotion to Our Lady, Help of Christians, who is venerated under that title at a Marian shrine in Shanghai
Prayer that Catholics are asked to say for the Church in China on May 24
This year, Pope Francis has asked Catholics to join him in praying for the faithful in China
Catholics in India welcome pope’s decision to allow religious brothers to head communities
“Put simply, it overcomes discrimination in religious life and serves as a great equalizer,” said a Jesuit theologian in Delhi
Catholic nuns share ‘secrets’ to young people to promote vocation
In predominantly Muslim Indonesia, most Catholics have no idea what is “consecrated life” all about
Philippine Church vows to help refugees accepted by government
President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an executive order institutionalizing access to protection services for refugees and asylum seekers
The controversial deal that rebuilt Vatican-China ties
Pope Francis led a years-long effort to build ties with China and in 2018 the Holy See reached a two-year agreement with Beijing
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UNHCR chief: World must not forget Rohingya refugees amid Ukraine crisis
The camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district house about 1 million Rohingya refugees
Hong Kong not to hold Tiananmen memorial Masses amid security law concerns
Beijing has in recent years tightened control over the island territory and cracked down on dissent
Philippine ‘truth-tellers’ race against time versus disinformation
“We know the risks, we know the threats, we just can’t allow the fear to erase our works that tell history” - Maria Ceres Doyo
Nearly 60 million people internally displaced worldwide in 2021
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Kashmir, the only Muslim majority state of India, observes Ramadan this year without the health restrictions imposed in the past two years
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Coordinated rides were held in major cities across Asia to raise awareness on the impacts of climate change on people and the region
Photos: ‘Salubong’
The “Salubong” is an Easter tradition in the Philippines that reenacts the meeting of the risen Jesus and his mother on Easter morning
Photos: Easter Vigil
The Easter Vigil is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus
Photos: ‘Way of the Cross’
Many towns in the predominantly Catholic Philippines stage various versions of the "Passion and Death of Jesus" on Good Friday
Photos: Faithful in Philippines’ Bulacan province ‘arrest’ Jesus
Self-flagellations and crucifixions are some of the popular forms of rituals that Filipino Catholics participate in during the Holy Week
Photos: Chrism Mass in the Archdiocese of Manila
The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn and important liturgies of the Christian calendar
