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

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

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”

Church in Action 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
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FEATURES >>

Faith formation continues in northern Thailand through summer catechism camps

Young participants are attending intensive catechism camps aimed at preparing them for Baptism and First Holy Communion

SPOTLIGHT: Climb Lower

Trekking through treacherous mountain paths to bring hope where none existed, their footsteps changed lives

India’s $4-billon bet to secure critical minerals

Features Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation -
While India produces some of the copper and graphite it uses at home, it fully imports several critical minerals used in green technologies

Nun combines psychiatry and spirituality to treat mental health disorders

Catholic Church & Asia Mathias Hariyadi -
The "compassion" element of her approach is deeply rooted in Catholic Christian spirituality, promoting genuine love and kindness toward patients

PHOTOS: Cardinal Advincula leads prayer vigil for Pope Francis’s recovery

Features Jire Carreon, Philippines -
The event is part of a nationwide call for prayers initiated by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom

Features Md. Tahmid Zami, Thomson Reuters Foundation -
But rich companies - which own most of the ships - are also being urged to share some of the heavy transition costs

COMMENTARY >>

Mary’s example: Inspiration to surrender

Sr. Molly Fernandes SFN -
The Annunciation also celebrates the beginning of Christ’s incarnation—God taking human form to redeem humanity

How reflection and brain exercises shape my spirituality

FX Juli Pramana -
Prof. Yuda Turana highlighted the connection between brain structure, spirituality, and mental well-being.

Pope Francis: War is absurd. Let’s disarm the Earth

Pope Francis -
In the letter, published by Vatican News on March 18, the Pope asks Fontana to relaunch and amplify his appeal for peace and disarmament

The Offering of Pope Francis

Jaazeal Jakosalem, OAR -
While recovering from medical treatment, Pope Francis continues to inspire us to stand in solidarity with the least and the last.

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

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Bangkok declares disaster zone after Myanmar earthquake shakes city

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
As aftershocks continue, authorities in Thailand and Myanmar remain on high alert. Rescue operations are ongoing in affected areas

Caritas Asia chief urges prayers, aid following Southeast Asia quake 

Mark Saludes -
The 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing on Friday afternoon, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock minutes later

Council for Justice and Peace releases book tracing five decades of Catholic social engagement in Japan

LiCAS.news -
The volume compiles new articles and archival materials that document the Council’s activities since its establishment in 1974

Archbishop of Seoul mobilizes relief efforts as wildfires devastate South Korea

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“Recent wildfires spreading across various regions of the country have caused great suffering for many people,” Archbishop Chung said

Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar, Thailand

Agence France-Presse -
The 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing. A 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same area minutes later

Thailand becomes 68th country to ban violence against children for discipline

LiCAS.news -
The ban follows decades of widespread use and social acceptance of corporal punishment in the country—particularly in family settings

Pope encourages confessors to be ministers of mercy

Linda Bordoni, Vatican News -
Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the indispensable sacramental ministry of confessors and entrusted them to the care of Mary

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POPE FRANCIS & THE CHURCH >>

Pope Francis: God desires to offer his love and mercy to those at the ‘crossroads’ of life

The pope said: “Jesus waits for us and lets himself be found precisely when we think that there is no hope left for us.”

General audience, Angelus remain suspended despite Pope Francis’ return to Vatican

The Holy See Press Office said Pope Francis concelebrated Mass and performed some work-related tasks that did not require much effort

Pope Francis makes first public greeting and blessing from hospital

Pope Francis appears for the first time since his hospitalization from the balcony of Rome's Gemelli Hospital

Pope no longer requires mechanical ventilation

"The Holy Father has suspended non-invasive mechanical ventilation and also has less need of high-flow oxygen therapy"

CHURCH IN ACTION >>

Caritas Asia chief urges prayers, aid following Southeast Asia quake 

The 7.7-magnitude quake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing on Friday afternoon, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock minutes later
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Archbishop of Seoul mobilizes relief efforts as wildfires devastate South Korea

“Recent wildfires spreading across various regions of the country have caused great suffering for many people,” Archbishop Chung said
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Semarang archdiocese joins push for grassroots environmental action in Yogyakarta

Amid growing concern over overflowing landfills and contaminated waterways, the archdiocese organized a public seminar on waste management
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Bangalore archdiocese trains priests to support families amid modern challenges

The program sought to “equip the clergy with deeper insights into marriage-related pastoral challenges and strengthen their role
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