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Caritas MONA appeals for ceasefire in Gaza

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Listening to the margins with hope: Empowering youth voices on climate justice

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SPOTLIGHT: Enchanted Gardens | Fermenting hope among leftovers

Bernice Beltran, Philippines -

Catholic groups rally for climate justice ahead of COP28 in Dubai

Church in Action LiCAS.news -
The effort sought to establish a robust Loss and Damage Fund aimed at mitigating the unjust consequences of climate change

Pope Francis reaches out to Gaza parish priest amidst ongoing conflict

Church in Action LiCAS.news -
Fr. Romanelli conveyed gratitude for the Pope's call for a ceasefire, urging an end to violence, terrorism, and war

Caritas Philippines ends ‘Season of Creation’ with calls for climate action, ecological protection 

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"We want to stress the need to defend the environment from these destructive projects and hold the plunderers accountable,” said Bagaforo
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IN PHOTOS: Christmas lantern parade takes a stand against reclamation in Manila Bay

Advocates emphasized the risks posed to residents of Metro Manila and other coastal cities, warning of increased vulnerability

IN PHOTOS: Philippine groups join Global Day of Action for Climate Justice

The demonstrations demanded “urgent climate action” at the 28th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)

IN PHOTOS: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in Manila

Features Angie de Silva -
Mary’s conception was shielded from the ancestral sin that has cast its shadow over humanity since the days of Adam and Eve

IN PHOTOS: A thirsty struggle | Plight of tobacco farmers in northern Philippines

Features Andreana Chavez -
Farmers believe that establishing a reliable water irrigation system is crucial to securing a brighter future for the country

IN PHOTOS: Philippine Catholic Church holds 42nd Grand Marian Procession

Features Angie de Silva -
Over 50 images from different cities and provinces joined the annual event with thousands of Catholic devotees braving the intermittent rain

IN PHOTOS: Annual Cemetery Blessing in Thailand

Features Peter Monthienvichienchai -
Delve into the history of one of the kingdom's oldest churches, set against the ancient skyline of Ayutthaya and the scenic Chaophraya River

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Israel wages all-out war against the people of Gaza

Father Shay Cullen -
It is for sure a great crime against humanity as half of the hospitals have been attacked and destroyed or made non-functional

Immaculate Conception, Full of Grace

Father Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, C.M. -
Most intimately, she suffered the pain of injustice done to her son, maybe like the mothers of sons killed extrajudicially

In Loikaw, Myanmar, we were caught in the middle, as bombs fell around us

Sister Florence -
We were caught in the middle between the national military and the People's Defense Force and all we could do was be silent

All You Need to Know About Amazon’s Mightiest Apex Predator

Assaf Levy -
This majestic big cat grabs your attention and sparks your imagination with its captivating patterns and intense gaze

COP28: to eliminate fossil fuels and save the planet

Father Shay Cullen -
They fear the encroaching age of renewables and impede its growth. They have only invested a miserly one percent of renewables worldwide

Obedience and Synodality

Father Amado Picardal -
What does obedience mean in the context of synodality which promotes communion, participation, and mission?

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IN PHOTOS: Christmas lantern parade takes a stand against reclamation in Manila Bay

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China stagnates as Indonesia, Malaysia slip in climate ranking

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Southeast Asia’s biggest emitter Indonesia dropped to the 36th position, with a low rating in GHG emissions and climate policy categories.

Israel wages all-out war against the people of Gaza

Father Shay Cullen -
It is for sure a great crime against humanity as half of the hospitals have been attacked and destroyed or made non-functional

Pope Francis urges commitment to human rights on 75th year of Universal Declaration

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Pope Francis expressed solidarity with those actively working to defend human rights in the face of everyday challenges

Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land 

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"We cannot help but think of the drama that the inhabitants of the Holy Land are experiencing... especially to children and their parents"

IN PHOTOS: Philippine groups join Global Day of Action for Climate Justice

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The demonstrations demanded “urgent climate action” at the 28th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)

IN PHOTOS: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in Manila

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Mary’s conception was shielded from the ancestral sin that has cast its shadow over humanity since the days of Adam and Eve

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Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land 

"We cannot help but think of the drama that the inhabitants of the Holy Land are experiencing... especially to children and their parents"

Pope Francis urges ambassadors to pursue climate action at COP28

Francis, known for his advocacy on environment, underscored the significance of multilateral diplomacy in finding global solutions to crises.

Pope Francis’ cardinal advisers hear from 2 female professors on women’s role in the Church

“The Church is woman. And if we do not know what a woman is, what the theology of a woman is, we will never understand what the Church is"

Pope Francis at general audience: ‘The Spirit is the protagonist’ of evangelization

“Without the Holy Spirit, all zeal is vain and falsely apostolic: It would only be our own and would not bear fruit,” the pope observed

SILENCED VOICES >>

Human Rights Watch raises alarm over enforced disappearances in the Philippines

Conde lambasted the infectivity of the law against enforced disappearances – the first in Asia – that Congress enacted in 2012.
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Human rights defenders in 40 countries face threats for cooperating with UN

Many now opt for anonymity when cooperating or, in some cases, refrain from collaboration altogether
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Authorities arrest Tibetan man twice for possessing Dalai Lama photo

China maintains a tight grip on Tibet, restricting Tibetans’ political activities and peaceful expression of cultural and religious identity
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We still remember

The attack on All Saints Church was not just a suicide bombing; it was an assault on the future generations of Peshawar’s Christian community
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