Tag: Thailand

The seminar aimed to equip religious leaders with tools to address the moral and social challenges of contemporary Thai society

The King expressed admiration for Pope Leo XIV’s longstanding dedication to public service and his deep understanding of global poverty

“The new pope is not claiming a throne but embracing a cross,” said Archbishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana of Bangkok

Describing Pope Francis as a man of great compassion and spiritual virtue, the abbot likened him to a mighty tree providing shade

Because for Pope Francis, belief in God was never about exclusion; it was about the dignity of every human being

Following the funeral, the Church will enter the traditional nine-day period of mourning known as the Novendiales

The Thai government ordered flags to be flown at half-mast for three days to honor the pope who once walked among its people

Yet what remains is the enduring fruit of his compassion: the legacy of goodwill he tirelessly sowed, which continues to inspire profound reverence among people of all nations and faiths

Police operations, supported by wiretaps and coordinated investigations, have uncovered several cases using this “religious cover.”

Archbishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana urged the government to reconsider the draft act, citing numerous potential negative consequences