Tag: international
Fewer rituals, fading importance: Asia joins global trend of religious decline
Younger generations in Asia mirror global secularization, showing sharp declines in rituals, religious importance, and faith affiliation
Pope to Israeli President: Urgent ceasefire and aid for Gaza
During a private audience, Pope Leo XIV and Isaac Herzog discuss the need for an urgent ceasefire and unimpeded aid access for Gaza
No more safe spaces for journalists in Gaza
Israel’s attacks on Gaza hospitals kill journalists, civilians, deepening famine and displacement as UN demands urgent ceasefire
UN chief hails Papua New Guinea as model of peace, diversity,...
Guterres highlighted Bougainville’s peace process, PNG’s climate leadership, and women’s inclusion as vital lessons for the world.
Pope at Audience: ‘I thirst’ is Jesus’ cry for love and...
Pope Leo XIV reflects on Jesus’ final words on the Cross, and recalls that human fragility “is a bridge towards heaven.”
Tokyo cardinal calls for humility that builds compassionate society
Cardinal Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo emphasized humility as a path to God’s grace and solidarity with the marginalized
Indonesian bishop rejects violence as protests leave six dead
Archbishop Nipa urges peace and non-violence as Indonesian bishops denounce unrest, corruption, and deadly police abuses
Pope asks Augustinians to promote unity throughout the Church and the...
Pope Leo XIV urges his brothers and sisters to pray for the gift of listening, being humble and promoting unity
Priest who defied Duterte’s drug war wins Asia’s ‘Nobel Prize’
Filipino priest Fr. Flavie Villanueva wins Ramon Magsaysay Award for restoring dignity to poor, homeless, and drug war victims
Scholars highlight Asia’s spiritual response to environmental crisis
The Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication (ARC) has announced a new book that highlights Asia’s spiritual and cultural responses to the...
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