Tag: Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences

"The credibility of the Christian faith depends mainly on the witness of lay people," said Cardinal Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovitvanit

"We are aware that it is the Church's duty to protect human dignity, to promote justice … to work for peace, reconciliation, harmony"

"Making Asia a better place, making Asia a better Asia, which we have come for, is also evangelization ... is also doing the will of Christ"

Let us ignite the fire of mission back in our hearts ... so that we can make, by our work, by our life, by our words, Asia a better Asia

“The cry against landlessness … is stronger if the bishops will rally behind the peasants”

“‘Identity: Identified’ is going to be a great wealth in the hands of the youth of Asia Pacific,” said Archbishop Poh of Malaysia

"I come to realize how blessed we are, but how often we take our blessings, peace, unity and prosperity for granted”

“The family is not only the seedbed of vocations to the priesthood and to the consecrated life, but also to the lay ministries”

“Catholic schools ... should serve as a safe space for the youth to grow their ability to lead and advance the movement for climate justice”

The day’s discussions focused on the “concerns for, and role of, the youth in the Church” and “new pathways for the role of women"