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The real-life violence that inspired South Korea’s ‘Squid Game’

"I wanted to show that any ordinary middle-class person in the world we live in today can fall to the bottom of the economic ladder overnight"

Pope Francis calls for ‘ceasefire on all war fronts’ at Christmas

With sorrow I think of Gaza, of so much cruelty; of the children machine-gunned, the bombing of schools and hospitals... So much cruelty!

‘Draconian’ Vietnam internet law heightens free speech fears

Decree 147, as it is known, builds on a 2018 cybersecurity law that was sharply criticized by the United States, European Union and internet freedom advocates

Myanmar Catholics brace for somber Christmas

Since the military junta seized power in February 2021, Myanmar has been embroiled in a violent civil war

Empowerment and compassion: Cardinal Poola marks Christmas with marginalized groups

"True Christmas lies in embracing the poor and neglected, offering them acceptance and dignity," Cardinal Poola said

BBC investigation reveals Facebook limits reach of Palestinian media amid conflict

BBC News Arabic found a steep 77% drop in audience engagement for prominent Palestinian news pages in Gaza and the West Bank

Philippine Protestant bishops appeal for clemency for Mary Jane Veloso, link...

Burning and blazing candles testify to the 14 years since Mary Jane Veloso’s trial and conviction and nine years since her temporary reprieve

Indian bishops back Kerala fisherfolk in Munambam land dispute, calls for...

The dispute concerns 404 acres of land on Kerala’s Munambam coast, inhabited by families who have lived there for generations

Interfaith delegation restores calm after blasphemy incident in Pakistan

Fr. Lazar Aslam led an interfaith delegation to address unrest after a man with mental health issues accidentally set his house on fire

Indonesian Jesuits launch program to address democracy and social justice challenges

Located in Central Jakarta, PRAKSIS aims to address the many challenges that Indonesia's democratic project faces.

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