Tag: Asia
On Laudate Deum: A voice from Asia
“Unless citizens control political power – national, regional and municipal – it will not be possible to control damage to the environment”
Climate activists protest against fossil gas promotion in Asia
The demonstrators criticized Aboitiz and JERA for their ongoing promotion of fossil gas in the Asian region.
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, expanding body’s geographic diversity
In total, 16 percent of all cardinal electors are now from Asia, compared to 9 percent before Francis’s pontificate
Pope Francis calls for spiritual harmony amid technological progress and global...
The pontiff stressed the role of religions in promoting compassion, empathy, and responsibility toward the planet and its inhabitants.
‘Stop the dump’: Pacific communities protest Japan’s release of treated nuclear...
Japan approved the plan but various stakeholders raised alarm about its impact not just in Japan but also in the Pacific region
Seoul Archbishop hopes to offer ‘unique’ experience at WYD 2027
The prelate said that this occasion would shine a spotlight not only on South Korea but also on the entire Asian continent as hosts of WYD
Climate change impacts increase in Asia: New report shows alarming trends
As the climate crisis escalates, enhancing the resilience of Asia's food systems remains a top priority
UN report shows 402 million Asian suffer from hunger
Asia, especially the southern subregion, struggled to significantly reduce moderate and severe food insecurity between 2021 and 2022
Religious freedom situation has worsened in many countries, report says
In 61 countries, discrimination and persecution based on religion are evident, with 49 of them showing government-led persecution
Filipinos join Asia-wide pedal for global climate action
Developed countries pledged in 2009 to jointly mobilize $100 billion annually in climate finance by 2020 but failed to meet the goal
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