FEDERATION OF ASIAN BISHOPS' CONFERENCES (FABC)

Indian bishop spotlights shortcomings in Asian Church’s approach to Indigenous Peoples

Peter Monthienvichienchai -
"Indigenous People went largely unnoticed by Asian bishops—although the largest single minority of Asia's Christians is Indigenous"
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Cardinal Bo calls for continuous Synodality in Catholic dioceses worldwide

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He said conducting diocesan synods can be an effective means to “build a vision and mission” for local Churches. 
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Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo calls for synodality with poor at Vatican Synod 

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand -
"Our faith journey is an uncompromising call to recognize the dignity of those living amidst poverty and suffering," he said

Cardinal Bo calls for solidarity and long-term resilience building after floods in Myanmar

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand -
The prelate said an estimated 887,000 people, including those displaced by conflict, have been affected in 65 townships.

Cardinal Bo turns to Our Lady of Velankanni for healing amid Myanmar’s challenges

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Cardinal Bo also urged the faithful to place their trust in Mary’s intercession, especially during difficult times

Cardinal Bo calls for ecological conversion and justice in Global South

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Cardinal Bo echoed Pope Francis’ call for "green evangelization," encouraging the faithful to spread the Gospel through ecological actions

Asian bishops convene in Bangkok to forge path for synodal missionary church

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The discussions delved into the working document for the Synod, focusing on how the Church can embody a synodal missionary presence in Asia

Myanmar conflict: a state of unprecedented turmoil and suffering, Cardinal Bo says

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The conflict has already left more than 100 places of worship bombed or damaged, said Cardinal Charles Maung Bo

Church in Asia urged to evangelize digital world with ‘love’

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Dr. Ruffini also reminded the bishops that love is the basis of the happiness of a human being and not the algorithm that drives technology

Cardinal Bo appeals for transformation of war instruments into tools of peace

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“Together, let the world pledge to transform instruments of war into tools of peace, and all fears into unwavering trust"

Asian bishops elect Indian, Filipino prelates as next heads 

Mark Saludes, Philippines -
The FABC is a voluntary association of episcopal conferences in Asia that was established with the approval of the Holy See

Cardinal Bo: Lent is ‘365 days of real suffering’

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Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said Lent teaches the human family great lessons about “liberation from oppression, self-purification, and hope”. 

Vatican official urges charity as heart of Catholic communication in Asia

Anthony Roman -
“Communication is first and foremost a mutual gift of ourselves, a gift that comes from the relationship we establish with the other.”

Asian bishops challenged to ‘influence algorithm’ 

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AI technology has unearthed “a crisis in people’s values” and unveiled how the human family values “authenticity and human interaction”
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