Tag: indigenous people
Dalits, Indigenous Peoples in India have shorter life span, says study
Research studies suggest that life expectancy varies with different social characteristics, caste, religion, and region
Christian youth group hits ‘impunity’ in attacks on Philippine Indigenous Peoples
The attack on Indigenous Peoples "illustrates the bloody political landscape of the Philippines that has been worsening"
Pope expresses ‘sorrow, shame’ for Catholic role in abuse against Indigenous...
“I wish to tell you that the Church stands beside you and wants to continue journeying with you,” Pope Francis said
‘Useless for us’: New Indonesian capital excludes indigenous, poor
New capital city will uproot thousands of indigenous people, and offers little incentive for poorer residents in Jakarta to move
Philippine Catholic school slams arrest, detention of outstanding alumna
“What she deserves is a recognition and appreciation for her commitment to the welfare and human rights of [Filipinos] who are most in need”
Philippine indigenous peoples protest work on controversial dam projects
The groups called on the government to recall the Memorandum of Agreement for the Kaliwa Dam project in Quezon province
Indonesian bishop appeals for respect for rights of Borneo’s Dayak Iban...
Land grabbing, illegal logging, and land conversion threaten the indigenous communities on the island of Kalimantan
Cambodian tribe ordains first Catholic deacon
The Bunongs are animists, although some of them have already embraced the Catholic faith
Catholic diocese in Bangladesh welcomes more tribal people to Church
A group of 47 adults were baptized in the village of Korbala in northern Bangladesh and at least 70 more this week
Church in Canada pledges funds for healing, reconciliation with indigenous peoples
The bishops issued an apology for the Church’s role in the country’s residential school system