Hunger forces Afghans to sell young daughters into marriage
The numbers of young girls getting betrothed started to rise during a 2018 famine and surged this year when the rains failed once more
Authorities ‘kidnap’ Catholic bishop in China, says report
The report said the prelate was taken “for tourism,” adding that it was not the first time he was taken and made to disappear
China locks down city of four million over COVID cases
China has maintained a zero-COVID approach that has seen harsh local lockdowns imposed over handfuls of cases
A Synodal Church: The Church as a Pilgrim People
Communion means unity in diversity and equality in dignity of all that constitute the Church
Filipino Oblates missionary priest breeds rabbits to feed poor in his parish
“In just one year, one rabbit can multiply to more than a hundred .... It’s the perfect response to the problem of hunger"
‘Lost church’ in Cambodia rediscovered
The church in the village of Taom has been forgotten during the years of war in Cambodia and Vietnam
Filipino survivor of online sexual exploitation bags international leadership award
Ruby received the award “for using her voice to help fuel a global movement to end the online sexual exploitation of children”
Thailand allows vaccinated tourists from 40-plus countries, PM says
The 46 countries and territories is a significant jump from the 10 initially announced last week by Prayut
Catholic diocese in Bangladesh welcomes more tribal people to Church
A group of 47 adults were baptized in the village of Korbala in northern Bangladesh and at least 70 more this week
Pope Francis: Catholic healthcare is called to bear witness to human dignity
Pope Francis said that Catholic healthcare is called to bear witness to human dignity amid a throwaway culture
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Filipino Oblates missionary priest breeds rabbits to feed poor in his parish
“In just one year, one rabbit can multiply to more than a hundred .... It’s the perfect response to the problem of hunger"
Hunger forces Afghans to sell young daughters into marriage
The numbers of young girls getting betrothed started to rise during a 2018 famine and surged this year when the rains failed once more
Why the next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms
On the coat of arms, the giraffe’s long neck extends out beyond the bounds of the shield
‘Lost church’ in Cambodia rediscovered
The church in the village of Taom has been forgotten during the years of war in Cambodia and Vietnam
Video: Filipinos Remember the Dead in the Time of COVID
The annual two-day tradition of visiting tombs is a major family affair before the pandemic and an occasion for celebrations
Israeli diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword
"The sword, which has been preserved in perfect condition, is a beautiful and rare find and evidently belonged to a crusader knight"
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A Synodal Church: The Church as a Pilgrim People
Communion means unity in diversity and equality in dignity of all that constitute the Church
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Interview: Churches of Asia and synodality
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A Synodal Church: An ecclesiological perspective
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Communion means unity in diversity and equality in dignity of all that constitute the Church
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Vatican meeting highlights ‘post-pandemic regeneration’
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Interview: Churches of Asia and synodality
Ordinary Christians must be present at the meetings toward the Synod, not only bishops, priests, religious and lay people with assigned roles
A Synodal Church: An ecclesiological perspective
The synodality of the Church is not just limited to what we do leading to the Synod of Bishops in 2023
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A Synodal Church: The Church as a Pilgrim People
Communion means unity in diversity and equality in dignity of all that constitute the Church
Why the next bishop of Hong Kong has a giraffe in his coat of arms
On the coat of arms, the giraffe’s long neck extends out beyond the bounds of the shield
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Hunger forces Afghans to sell young daughters into marriage
The numbers of young girls getting betrothed started to rise during a 2018 famine and surged this year when the rains failed once more
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