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SPOTLIGHT: Washing mud from their eyes

Mathias Hariyadi -
Bringing light of hope in flood-devasted Diocese of Sibolga, Indonesia

SPOTLIGHT: Electrifying Hope

Mark Saludes -
Indigenous village in central Philippines marks first electrified New Year with light and hope

SPOTLIGHT: The tide is high and they are holding on

Mathias Hariyadi -
Even after seeing tidal floods destroy homes and livelihoods, Sr. Vincentia and those around her are not the kind to give up

SPOTLIGHT: Breaking the sound barrier

Church in Action Chainarong Monthienvichienchai and Mark Saludes -
Invisible struggle of Thailand's deaf Catholics to find voice in the Church with many having not received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for years

SPOTLIGHT: Don’t Stop Me Now | MISSION POSSIBLE Season 2

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Energy, creativity and synodality with the next generation - Thai youth hack for hope

SPOTLIGHT: Climb Lower

Church in Action June Nattha Nuchsuwan & Kamolthip Vongleethanaporn -
Trekking through treacherous mountain paths to bring hope where none existed, their footsteps changed lives
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FEATURES >>

‘The right to possess nothing’: St. Clare play ends Singapore run on anti-poverty day

Singapore play on St Clare challenges audiences to reconsider poverty, simplicity and possessions through faith, humor and reflection

‘Becoming Indonesian’ takes shape through diversity at Eco Camp Bandung

Participants from across Indonesia discover how shared spaces, different beliefs and everyday encounters can nurture trust, respect and brotherhood

Bali pilgrimage reunites former seminarian with memory of longtime friend

Features Mathias Hariyadi -
A visit to Marian shrines led Putut Indarto to rediscover friendship, vocation and prayer through an unexpected encounter

Papuan students discover mission in education, faith, and service

Features Albertus Istiarto, Indonesia -
A retreat in Central Java encouraged young Papuans to connect faith, education and future professions with service to others

Beyond the Golden Buzzer: What Nene Royal’s historic victory teaches us about nurturing children

Features Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Nene Royal’s historic victory offers parents and educators lessons on nurturing children’s curiosity, freedom, talent, and authentic growth

Catholic catechists explore AI tools while stressing human role in faith formation in Thailand

Catholic Church & Asia Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Catechists explored how artificial intelligence can support teaching while stressing doctrinal accuracy, ethical use and irreplaceable human relationships

COMMENTARY >>

The busyness trap: When work and life crowd out God

Benedict Tang -
There is a dimension of Singapore's busyness problem that deserves specific attention: the experience of the sandwich generation

Pope Leo XIV gives stern warning to bishops on clerical child abuse

Father Shay Cullen -
Bringing child abusers to justice, convicting, and jailing them is a most important way to protect children from priests and laypeople committing heinous crime

Crop change, land use change, climate change: Conversations with Indigenous youth

Fr. Pedro Walpole, SJ -
There is much work ahead but there are also many sources inspiration in stories from those who share the hope, care, practice, with a moral and spiritual grounding

Five Mysteries of Peace: A Rosary for Asia’s wounded world

John Singarayar SVD -
This October, let the Magnificat become our song: a song of hope in a wounded world, a song of the lowly lifted up, a song of mercy stronger than violence

Pope Leo XIV: Marital love is tireless and faithful ‘Yes’ for a lifetime

Pope Leo XIV -
Pope pens the foreword for a new edition of “YOUCAT: Love Forever,” a book to accompany young people in reflecting on love, relationship and marriage

Why October needs an ecological Rosary

John Singarayar SVD -
If we take this Rosary seriously, October could become more than a devotional tradition. It could become a school of ecological holiness

Small hands can still hold the world together

John Singarayar SVD -
Thérèse of Lisieux is sometimes softened into greeting-card sentimentality—flowers, gentle smiles, easy comfort

Real-world needs must be prioritized over ‘artificial’ wants

John Leo Algo -
Duty-bearers also have the mandate to ensure that the basic necessities of their citizens are met, including water; these are among universal human rights

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Indonesian Catholic youth urged to stay in control of digital media

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Young Catholics were urged to combine digital discernment with solidarity, service and deeper participation in Church and community life

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Education extends beyond academics when it comes to safeguarding vulnerable children from hidden dangers. Ahead of the new academic term, Stella Maris of the Diocese...

Parish elevation comes with call to deepen faith and Christian witness in India

Bro. Malvino Alfonso, OCD, India -
A newly elevated parish is urged to deepen Christian commitment through prayer, solidarity, service and witness in daily life

Child marriage affects nearly half of young women in Bangladesh, UNICEF warns

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UNICEF says child marriage is cutting short girls’ education and opportunities, while urging stronger investment in health and protection

Pope Leo XIV’s doctors confirm ‘no further treatment is necessary

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Doctors confirm that the tumor removed was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized, noting that "no further treatment is necessary"

Children urged to become missionaries through daily acts of peace, solidarity

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At a centenary gathering, young Catholics were encouraged to serve others, support the vulnerable and build friendship across differences

Deaf Catholics from 21 nations meet in Seoul on access, leadership and mission

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Delegates from 21 nations discussed sign language access, pastoral leadership and regional cooperation during the Seoul gathering.

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POPE LEO XIV >>

Pope Leo speaks with President Zelensky, calls for humanitarian aid

Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope for cooperation to allow food and medical aid to reach civilians in Oleshky
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Pope at Angelus: ‘I have truly felt your support’

Pope Leo XIV thanks Gemelli Hospital staff and expresses gratitude “to all those who have prayed for me over these past few days”
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Pope Leo’s postoperative recovery ‘progressing normally’

On his third day in the hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say his chest X-ray in the morning shows "good recovery of the lung
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Indonesia launches Faith, Fraternity, and Compassion book marking Pope Francis’ 2024 visit, celebrating interfaith unity and compassion

Lustrous gems of Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ six “gems” inspire youth, ecology, solidarity, and hope, calling humanity toward justice, harmony, and sacred sustainability

Faith leaders across Asia reflect on Pope Francis’ dialogue-centered vision

Asian religious leaders honor Pope Francis’ legacy of interfaith dialogue, calling it a lasting witness of unity and compassion.

PHLPost issues commemorative stamps honoring the late Pope Francis

The two-stamp design represents the dual nature of Pope Francis’ mission: as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and as a global voice for humanitarian causes

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