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Protestant Churches decry ‘state of brokenness’ of Philippines’ rights situation
“When human rights are denied and violated, God’s image is also violated in us, as we are created in God’s image”
Christmas carolers in India seek police protection for fear of attacks
Christians fear that even presenting gifts during the holidays might be construed as an attempt to lure someone to the Christian faith
Full text of Pope Francis’ prayer on the Solemnity of the...
Full text of Pope Francis' prayer on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Immaculate conception, full of grace
Mary is not a demi-god. She is not a co-redemptrix. She is human like us. She is one of us.
Right to protest under attack across Asia-Pacific region, says new report
“In many countries in the Asia-Pacific region, states used emergency regulations ... to block or disrupt protests and detain protesters"
Protesting Filipinos score ‘critical victory’ as legislators revise wealth fund bill
“The recent decision by Congress to remove the SSS and the GSIS as sources of funding ... proves the power of dissent”
Inclusion of articles curtailing freedoms in Indonesia’s new Criminal Code hit
APHR said the new Code includes “problematic articles that could unduly restrict the right to freedom of religion or belief"
Asian bishops’ meeting a ‘launchpad’ for 2023 synod, says priest
In October, the Vatican released the “frame of reference” that will guide the next stage of the synodal process
Poor Filipino families eke a living from traditional Christmas decors
One of the traditions in the country is making Christmas decors, especially lanterns called "parol"
Fighting death penalty
We are persons of peace and at all times we can and should seek peace. (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, 4 , 5.)
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