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Asian bishops’ body eyes creation of ‘Office for Synodal Transformation’

Roy Lagarde, CBCP News -
“We need to find ways to collaborate more effectively as dioceses, conferences, and between continents,” Ferrão said in a letter
Church & Asia

Supreme Patriarch honors late Thai bishop with historic message

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand -
The Supreme Patriarch’s message reflects a profound acknowledgment of the late bishop’s contributions to fostering interfaith harmony
Church & Asia

‘Empower leaders, heal wounds, unite the Church,’ says Cardinal Bo

Mark Saludes -
The Cardinal also stressed the bishop’s role as a minister of grace, offering healing to a Church scarred by years of conflict and hardship

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Philippines’ zero-waste bid relies on informal workers

Mariejo Ramos, Thomson Reuters Foundation -
Communities rely on informal labour for clean streets, but a lack of basic protections puts workers at risk

SPOTLIGHT: Back to the Future | ‘Nine Grains of Rice’

Nattha Nuchsuwan -
The humble rice grain can inspire future generations to cultivate hope, develop a balanced way of life and ensure cultural and environmental sustainability

PHOTOS: Millions brave crowds for annual Jesus Nazarene ‘traslacion’ in Manila

Jire Carreon -
The annual traslacion attracts Filipinos particularly those from the working class, peasant communities, and marginalized sectors of society

PHOTOS: Faithful begin annual pilgrimage to venerate iconic Jesus Nazarene in Manila

Jire Carreon -
The Jesus Nazarene in Manila is a life-sized image of a dark-skinned, kneeling Jesus Christ carrying a cross
A view looking up from the ground of a rice farmer sifting rice grains

SPOTLIGHT: RICE | The Soul of Life and Community

Nattha Nuchsuwan -
Through Indigenous wisdom, rice transcends its role as food, representing spirituality, tradition, and a unifying force for the community

PHOTOS | ‘Hope Is Not Dead’: Cardinal Advincula opens Jubilee Year with call for renewed trust in Christ

Angie de Silva -
The Jubilee Year, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” was officially launched globally by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve
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Ang pagbibinyag sa ating Panginoong Jesus

Bishop Broderick Pabillo -
"Palaging ipaghanda natin ang daraanan ng Panginoon. Dumadating siya sa ating mundo at sa ating buhay. Ito ang nagbibigay sa atin ng tapang"

BALIK-TANAW: Baptism of the Lord | Humility, Courage and Hope

Promotion of Church People​'s Response -
It challenges us to step beyond comfort and embody a solidarity that responds to the cries of a world yearning for justice, peace, and hope

Pananampalataya, Katarungan, at Panlipunang Pagbabago

Rev. Irma M. Balaba -
Ito ay sumasalamin sa ugnayan ng pananampalataya at mga hamon sa pangkabuhayan at panlipunang kalagayan ng mga Pilipino

Pananampalataya sa laylayan

Father Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, C.M. -
Magulo daw ang prusisyon ng Nazareno. Walang sistema. Pero bakit ang tuwalyang tinatapon at ipinunas sa Poon bumabalik sa may-ari?
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Philippines’ zero-waste bid relies on informal workers

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Communities rely on informal labour for clean streets, but a lack of basic protections puts workers at risk

Catholic prelate calls for action on food costs amid Bangladesh’s economic struggles

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"The sharp rise in prices, especially for food and everyday goods, is weighing on people," said Bishop Gomes.

Asian bishops’ body eyes creation of ‘Office for Synodal Transformation’

Roy Lagarde, CBCP News -
“We need to find ways to collaborate more effectively as dioceses, conferences, and between continents,” Ferrão said in a letter

Supreme Patriarch honors late Thai bishop with historic message

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand -
The Supreme Patriarch’s message reflects a profound acknowledgment of the late bishop’s contributions to fostering interfaith harmony

‘Empower leaders, heal wounds, unite the Church,’ says Cardinal Bo

Mark Saludes -
The Cardinal also stressed the bishop’s role as a minister of grace, offering healing to a Church scarred by years of conflict and hardship

Philippine diocese demands government action on ancestral land rights

Mark Saludes -
“As members of the Church, we reaffirm our mission ‘to defend the rights of the Indigenous people, guarding them against violators’”

One step closer to sainthood: Thailand honors its blessed martyrs

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand -
The relics symbolize the unity of these eight martyrs, who lived and died for their faith during a time of persecution

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He acknowledged the social and cultural importance of banquets but stressed the ethical responsibility of honoring the dignity of food

Indian Christian leaders demand action against Christmas violence

They called for “quick and impartial investigations” into the incidents, which reflect a troubling rise in hostility toward Christians

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