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Catholic Relief Services increasing efforts in Gaza despite deaths of aid workers   

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Vatican challenges nuclear deterrence at UN

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Holy See calls for enhanced global framework to combat crimes against humanity 

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Vatican’s Good Friday Holy Land collection to aid humanitarian efforts in Gaza 

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This year’s appeal comes against the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which has had a devastating effect on the civilian population

WYO4Children: Fostering growth through music and art for orphans in Vietnam

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The World Youth Orchestra was founded on Sept. 15, 2001, serving as a beacon of cultural diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts

Vatican voices concern over autonomous weapons

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Archbishop Balestrero argued that autonomous weapons lack moral agency and thus cannot be considered morally responsible entities
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In Vietnam province, sisters teach how to adapt to climate change

Climate change is a burning issue that impacts every one of us, so we must all put in a great deal of effort into reducing this global threat

In Nepal, families that farm together stay together

Family farming is nothing new in Nepal, it has been the traditional method of agriculture.

First COVID, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines

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The Alliance of Concerned Teachers has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to address such issues

SPOTLIGHT: Cry Me a River

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Indigenous livelihoods swim against flow of hydropower interests in Hà Giang, Vietnam

Photos: Palestinians in Gaza observe Eid al-Fitr amid onslaught by Israel

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This year's observance is marred by severe shortages due to a blockade restricting food deliveries and water supplies, alongside deadly air raids

Photos: Filipino Muslims mark the end of Ramadan 

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Celebrations vary widely across different Muslim communities but are united in the themes of generosity, community spirit, and gratitude

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Indonesia officially declares nation’s next top leaders

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The KPU firmly upheld its decision to proceed with the final step of publicly announcing the winner of last February’s election

El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure

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If it is at the heart of state policies, only then will Philippine science and technology progress and move forward to truly serve the people

Songkran water festival as celebration of life

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The religious metaphors of water include knowledge, life, salvation, time, healing, and new beginnings among others

The real purpose of Israel’s occupation of Palestine

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The declared hope of most nations and of Palestine is for an end to hostilities, peace-making, and a two-state solution.

India’s hit film ‘Manjummel Boys’ tells a resurrection story

Lissy Maruthanakuzhy -
I realized how true God's promises are: For he commands his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways

Networking and accompanying broader collaboration in the universal mission

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Networking also needs a broad base of shared local contexts and actions to understand the complementary realities of the poor and youth

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Philippine settlement submerged by dam reappears due to drought

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The ruins in the middle of Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija province are a tourist draw, even as the region swelters in extreme heat

Indonesia officially declares nation’s next top leaders

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The KPU firmly upheld its decision to proceed with the final step of publicly announcing the winner of last February’s election

Pope Francis calls for peace through embracing others

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The pontiff discussed the ‘missing embrace,' noting that gestures of joy and brotherhood often face resistance or rejection

West Bengal: 24 thousand teachers risk their jobs due to cheating in the recruitment test

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When the State Level Selection Test took place, several candidates, having finished the exam, reported a series of irregularities

Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war

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“Please, countries at war, all of them... Stop the war. Seek to negotiate. Seek peace. A negotiated peace is better than an endless war"

El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure

Narod Eco, Bulatlat.com -
If it is at the heart of state policies, only then will Philippine science and technology progress and move forward to truly serve the people

In Vietnam province, sisters teach how to adapt to climate change

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Climate change is a burning issue that impacts every one of us, so we must all put in a great deal of effort into reducing this global threat

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Pope Francis to Vladimir Putin: A negotiated peace is better than an endless war

“Please, countries at war, all of them... Stop the war. Seek to negotiate. Seek peace. A negotiated peace is better than an endless war"

Pope Francis: Theological virtues are the ‘fundamental attributes’ of a Christian life

“Looking at his life, we can see what man can achieve by accepting and developing within himself the gifts of God: faith, hope, and charity"

Pope Francis renews call for ecological action on Earth Day 

"We are called to become artisans and caretakers of our common home, the Earth which is 'falling into ruin.' #EarthDay"

Pope Francis encourages seminarians to embrace pastoral leadership with compassion 

"With your hearts in God, with open hands, and a big smile, share the joy of the Gospel with all those you encounter"

SILENCED VOICES >>

US report: ‘Ethnic cleansing’ of Rohingya took place last year

In many cases, the Myanmar country report says, Rohingya civilians are even taken to be fair targets for military operations
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Uyghur activist receives Roosevelt freedom of worship award

“Me, standing here, accepting this prestigious award is a strong message to the Chinese government that we will not be silenced"
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Canada asylum-seeker recalls ‘all kinds of torture’ in Chinese jail

Canada-based activist Fu Ci said the authorities in Canada are increasingly concerned about the plight of human rights activists in China
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SPOTLIGHT: Raising a glass to tradition

Connecting today's youth to Indigenous wisdoms through the art of rice winemaking
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