Pope Francis prays for victims of Indonesian volcano eruption
Rescuers have been battling dangerous conditions since the deadly weekend eruption
Myanmar’s junta troops burn 11 villagers alive in Sagaing region, says report
Graphic video footage of the aftermath of the atrocity went viral on social media inside Myanmar, provoking outrage
Taiwan graces opening of ‘100 Nativity Scenes’ in the Vatican’ exhibition
“Culture, art and music know no boundaries, they speak a universal message that everyone can understand in order to build bridges”
Church groups hit killing of civilians in India’s Nagaland
The soldiers reportedly fired on a truck and later shoot at a crowd that gathered to protest the attack
Illegal fishers, loggers in southern Philippines turn environmental defenders
“I did all forms of illegal marine activities because the money was easy,” said the 49-year-old fisherman
Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong: ‘Let the Holy Spirit surprise you’
What can we expect from Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan of Hong Kong?
Asia’s Premier Prize soldiers on amid pandemic, presents awards online
“We continue to give the Magsaysay Award because greatness of spirit is timeless," said RMAF chairman Aurelio Montinola
Vatican launches #IamChurch campaign for persons with disabilities
Tagged #IamChurch, the campaign highlights testimonies of Christians living with disabilities from different parts of the world
Pope Francis: Life’s essential ingredient is prayer
Pope Francis reminded Christians that an essential ingredient for living an alert and joyful life is prayer
‘COVID priest’ in central Philippines offers hope to dying patients
The still unvaccinated priest admitted that he was afraid during the early days in his new assignment
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Illegal fishers, loggers in southern Philippines turn environmental defenders
“I did all forms of illegal marine activities because the money was easy,” said the 49-year-old fisherman
Bishop Stephen Chow of Hong Kong: ‘Let the Holy Spirit surprise you’
What can we expect from Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan of Hong Kong?
Residents in shadow of Indonesia volcano reckon with ruin
Fathers cradled distressed daughters, elderly villagers heaved mattresses on their backs and farmers carried goats that had survived
Photos: Philippine capital starts face-to-face classes for 2,000 children
Several public schools in the Philippine capital started the pilot run of face-to-face classes on Monday, December 6, 2021
Asia’s informal workers risk losing out in green economy push, officials warn
The rate of informal employment across the region is on average 68% of the workforce
Lola Isabelita Viduya, comfort woman, 89
Isabelita and other Filipino women victims of sexual slavery and violence died without receiving a formal apology and compensation from Japan
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Graphic video footage of the aftermath of the atrocity went viral on social media inside Myanmar, provoking outrage
Taiwan graces opening of ‘100 Nativity Scenes’ in the Vatican’ exhibition
“Culture, art and music know no boundaries, they speak a universal message that everyone can understand in order to build bridges”
Church groups hit killing of civilians in India’s Nagaland
The soldiers reportedly fired on a truck and later shoot at a crowd that gathered to protest the attack
Pope Francis prays for victims of Indonesian volcano eruption
Rescuers have been battling dangerous conditions since the deadly weekend eruption
Religious leaders call for probe into bombing of village in central Philippines
The Church leaders called on the Commission on Human Rights to investigate the bombings for violations of international humanitarian law
Hail, Holy Mary!
Our Blessed Mother Mary is humanity at its finest – she responded accordingly and responsibly to the love of God
Pope Francis to youth in Greece: Don’t be ‘prisoners of the cell phone’
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Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Greece
Full transcript of Pope Francis’ press conference on the flight from Greece to Italy courtesy of the Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis calls migrant crisis a ‘shipwreck of civilization’
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Pope apologizes for mistakes of Catholics in meeting with Greek Orthodox leaders
An Orthodox cleric shouted “Pope, you are a heretic! Pope, you are a heretic!” before he was taken away by police
Pope Francis decries global ‘retreat from democracy’
"We cannot avoid noting with concern how today, and not only in Europe, we are witnessing a retreat from democracy”
Pope on Cyprus visit urges European unity amid migrant influx
The pope said "the presence of many of our migrant brothers and sisters" had made Cyprus "a true point of encounter"
Cambodian tribe ordains first Catholic deacon
The Bunongs are animists, although some of them have already embraced the Catholic faith
Philippine authorities arrest suspected killer of Italian missionary priest
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Cardinal Tagle to consecrate Bahrain Church to Mary Queen of Arabia
The cathedral, which can seat 2,300 people, is located in Awali, a small town in the center of Bahrain
Taiwan graces opening of ‘100 Nativity Scenes’ in the Vatican’ exhibition
“Culture, art and music know no boundaries, they speak a universal message that everyone can understand in order to build bridges”
Hong Kong bishop consecrated in Cathedral of Immaculate Conception
Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan was ordained a bishop in Hong Kong’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday
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No singing of Carols, no decors, no parties this Christmas in Myanmar
"Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep," said Bishop Lucius Hre Kung of Hakha
Lola Isabelita Viduya, comfort woman, 89
Isabelita and other Filipino women victims of sexual slavery and violence died without receiving a formal apology and compensation from Japan
Filipinos urged to take bold steps to care for people living with HIV-AIDS
The Philippines is experiencing an increase in the number of HIV cases, from 22 cases per day in 2020 to 33 cases per day in 2021
Bangladesh allows relocated Rohingya refugees to visit families
Nearly 20,000 members of the stateless Muslim minority have already been sent to Bhashan Char island
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The rate of informal employment across the region is on average 68% of the workforce
Protest paralyzes Bangladesh capital after student death
Thousands of uniformed students brought traffic to a standstill around Dhaka's main commercial district
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Photos: Philippine capital starts face-to-face classes for 2,000 children
Several public schools in the Philippine capital started the pilot run of face-to-face classes on Monday, December 6, 2021
Photos: ‘Red Wednesday’ in the Philippines
Cathedrals, churches, monuments, and public buildings around the Philippines were bathed in red light in observance of ‘Red Wednesday’
Photos: Philippines’ Feast of Christ the King in the ‘new normal’
Instead of a religious procession around communities, a motorcade is held to mark the Solemnity of the Feast of Christ the King
Photos: Claretians mark 75 years of missionary service in the Philippines
The Claretians celebrated its 75 years of presence in the Philippines on November 20, 2021
Photos: Back home in the bosom of the family
Families and relatives of victims of the Philippines’ ‘war on drugs’ receive the urn of ashes of their departed kin on Nov. 15, 2021
Photos: Climate justice, now!
Environmental defenders and climate activists held a demonstration in the Philippines to mark the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
Photos: It’s Christmas in the Philippines!
The Philippine government has announced that it is easing of health restrictions as COVID-19 cases continue to decline in the country
