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SPOTLIGHT: RICE | The Soul of Life and Community

Nattha Nuchsuwan -
Through Indigenous wisdom, rice transcends its role as food, representing spirituality, tradition, and a unifying force for the community

SPOTLIGHT: Building a Better Indigenous Future

Mark Saludes, Philippines -
Through community organizing, a faith-based organization helps Indigenous leaders in Sabah tackle challenges and preserve their way of life

SPOTLIGHT: “They burned our home and killed our brothers”

Stephan Uttom Rozario -
Shifting donor priorities leave Catholic Church struggling to support Indigenous people's desperate defense of their ancestral land in Bangladesh

SPOTLIGHT: A Matter of Consent | Greenwashed promises and irregularities in Philippines’ hydropower projects

Equality & Justice Chantal Eco -
With renewable energy goals driving government policies, will these projects truly serve the people whose lands are at stake?

SPOTLIGHT: Dammed if they do

Equality & Justice Chantal Eco -
In their country's pursuit of renewable energy, Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines are placed at risk of losing their ancestral lands

SPOTLIGHT: Water over Troubled Forests

Church in Action Mark Saludes, Philippines -
With climate change threatening their lands, the Indigenous Pulangiyen people are rebuilding Bendum's forests and restoring life-giving water to their ancestral home.
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FEATURES >>

Bangladesh mills feed fast fashion but go slow on green energy

As the world’s second largest fashion supplier, Bangladesh exported clothes worth some $38.5 billion last year

Climate change and overfishing hit Indonesia tuna catch

Overfishing and climate change have hit the world's fish stock, pushing Indonesian fishing communities into poverty

PHOTOS | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Manila: Call for faith, solidarity, and shared mission

Features Jire Carreon, Philippines -
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical initiative observed by Christian communities worldwide

Teaching self-sufficiency: How Philippine diocese’s microfinance program empowers poor

Features John Leo Algo -
Simbag focuses on providing loans and other products to aid in addressing issues such as education, family welfare, and disaster response

Philippines’ zero-waste bid relies on informal workers

Features Mariejo Ramos, Thomson Reuters Foundation -
Communities rely on informal labour for clean streets, but a lack of basic protections puts workers at risk

SPOTLIGHT: Back to the Future | ‘Nine Grains of Rice’

Church in Action Nattha Nuchsuwan -
The humble rice grain can inspire future generations to cultivate hope, develop a balanced way of life and ensure cultural and environmental sustainability

COMMENTARY >>

Congregation of the Mission: 400 Years of Service

Father Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, C.M. -
The “Church of the Poor” is one where the poor are not only helped but empowered to become helpers, not only evangelized but to evangelize

Formation program: Crucial step to grooming qualified and integrated students

Royani Ping, Indonesia -
Currently, YKCA supports 27 university students from remote areas who are pursuing degrees in various locations

Faith, Justice, and Social Transformation

Rev. Irma M. Balaba -
The devotion to Jesus Nazarene symbolizes the resilience of Filipinos amidst widespread poverty and inequality. 

2025: Landmark year for Catholic-led climate action

John Leo Algo -
This year marks the 10th year of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s letter that called on all people to take urgent action against the climate crisis

Meeting God

Fr. John Murray -
He has not become a victim of his plight. Rather, he has risen above it. He is a sign of hope in our world—hope unfailing.

New Year’s gift of faith: ‘Moving the Mountain’ inspires visually impaired

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
The upcoming audiobook project promises to be a New Year’s gift for the blind, offering them the chance to experience the powerful story

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Cyber missionaries must go beyond ‘posters and pulpits,’ says Catholic communication expert

Mark Saludes -
Beyond content creation, cyber missionaries should be advocates for social change and amplifiers of marginalized voices

Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea inaugurates ‘the era of 1,000 priests’

Catholic News Agency -
The local Church has ordained more than 7,000 priests, St. Andrew Kim Taegon being the first person to receive holy orders in 1845

Philippine Catholic schools urge flexibility in comprehensive sexuality education framework

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CEAP warned that a uniform curriculum may not fully account for the cultural, religious, and institutional contexts of all schools

Thailand’s lawyers council takes up case of tortured Burmese

LiCAS.news -
The move follows a formal complaint by human rights group Fortify Rights, pressing for an independent investigation

Hong Kong police say investigations into families of exiled activists are ‘routine’

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Authorities placed bounties on six pro-democracy figures living abroad for allegedly violating the Chinese city's national security laws

Catholic faithful in northern Thailand gather for liturgy, seeking healing and strength

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand -
The gathering was dedicated to praying for the health of Pope Francis and offering spiritual support to the sick

Bangladesh mills feed fast fashion but go slow on green energy

Md. Tahmid Zami, Thomson Reuters Foundation -
As the world’s second largest fashion supplier, Bangladesh exported clothes worth some $38.5 billion last year

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POPE FRANCIS & THE CHURCH >>

Pope Francis prays for peace in conflict zones around the world

He recalled how those in military service can be "agents of security and freedom of peoples" in contributing to the establishment of peace

Pope Francis reiterates desire for ‘full unity’ among Christians

“In this sense, the Nicene Creed, which succinctly sets forth the mystery of our salvation, is undeniable and incomparable"

Pope Francis: Faith in God is ‘a force that sets love in motion’ in the world

He explained that the “unlimited readiness” of the men and women of the Bible is “the only act” that enabled them to respond to God’s call

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of February

He reminded the faithful that “God still calls young people even today, sometimes in ways we can’t imagine.”

CHURCH IN ACTION >>

IFFAsia holds regional dialogue on strengthening youth formation

The dialogue hopes to explore ways “to be a Synodal Church to the young people in their ordinary part of life”
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Cardinal Bo calls for reconciliation amid Myanmar’s turmoil

Cardinal Bo emphasized the role of the Virgin Mary as a beacon of peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness in times of turmoil
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Caritas Asia vows to sustain services amid USAID funding cutbacks

Amid financial uncertainties, Caritas Asia has pledged to continue advocating for migrants’ rights and strengthening regional collaboration
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Bangkok struggles with severe air pollution, Catholic schools take preventive steps

The Thai capital was classified under the red-coded (seriously hazardous) air quality category on Thursday morning. 
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