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Church in Myanmar welcomes Pope Francis’ appeal for displaced people
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for help for the people of Myanmar, especially for those who have been displaced due to the conflict
Irish missionary priest named ‘Immigrant of the Year’ in South Korea
Columban missionary priest Donal O’Keeffe, 70, has spent more than 40 years working for the recognition of the rights of workers
Pope Francis appeals for help for displaced people of Myanmar
The pope also reminded the faithful to “open our hearts to refugees” and to “make their sadness and joys our own”
Christian churches continue to be under attack by Myanmar’s military, say...
Fighting in the eastern part of the country between the military and local militias caused damage to at least eight churches
Indian court extends hospital stay of detained Jesuit priest Stan Swamy
The court said Father Swamy can stay in the private hospital until July 5 after a review of his medical condition
Philippine Catholic church leaders welcome ICC prosecutor’s move to probe killings
The religious leaders said an investigation into the killings is “a source of hope that those responsible will be held accountable”
Christian group in Indonesia finally allowed to build church after 15...
The mayor of the city of Bogor said the development proves that Indonesia “guarantee(s) religious freedom"
Cardinal Sim of Brunei laid to rest
Cardinal Sim died on May 29 in a hospital in Taiwan while undergoing treatment for cancer
Cardinal Tagle turns emotional as he recalls grandfather’s migration story
The Filipino cardinal said the refugee camps in Greece, Lebanon, Jordan, and Bangladesh, reminded him of his migrant roots
Hundreds of families in Laos forced to leave homes for coal...
The displaced families will be compensated but residents said the compensation is only a fraction of the value of their homes and farms
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