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Pope Francis: Our response to injustice must be more than condemnation
Christians should “sow many small seeds that can bear fruit in an economy that is equitable and beneficial, humane and people-centered”
Religious rights groups join calls for UN action on Myanmar
The groups said the February coup has emboldened the military to further persecute Christians and Muslims
Remains of Philippines’ ‘drug war’ victims cremated after burial contracts expired
Seven urns were handed to five families of victims of the government’s “war on drugs” on Wednesday
Floods, landslides kill 116 in India and Nepal
Experts say that they were victims of ever-more unpredictable and extreme weather across South Asia in recent years
Amnesty International calls for end to violence, discrimination against Muslims in...
The report said discrimination against Muslims has evolved from “a rising series of mob attacks ... into government policies" against Muslims
Nuncio to India warns Tamil Nadu bishops of priests’ possible violation...
"All too often those trusts become financial and political power bases for the priests involved,” said the papal nuncio
Myanmar junta frees thousands of detainees in amnesty
Observers say the move is a bid to appease the international community at a time when the junta is facing both global and domestic pressure
From Asia to Latin America, million children pray Holy Rosary
A total of 44 countries have signified to join the prayer marathon initiated by the Aid to the Church in Need
Indian archbishop hits probe into activities of Christian missionaries
The archbishop said the government should look into the contribution of Christian missionaries in the field of education and health
Soldiers torch church, homes in Myanmar’s Chin State
A local human rights group called the reported burning of a Baptist church and homes a “war crime” under international law
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