Tag: Newsletter
Ecumenical peace group welcomes Duterte arrest, calls it step toward justice
“The arrest is a signal to end the culture of impunity prevalent in the country. It is a right path towards achieving peace based on justice”
Philippine rights groups urge Dutch government to deny Harry Roque asylum...
Karapatan argued that Roque’s application is an abuse of a mechanism intended for victims of persecution, not for those who enabled it
Davao Archbishop to government: Respect ‘presumption of innocence’
“We urge our government to uphold due process, adhere to the rule of law, and respect the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence"
Pope Francis: War is absurd. Let’s disarm the Earth
In the letter, published by Vatican News on March 18, the Pope asks Fontana to relaunch and amplify his appeal for peace and disarmament
Faith-based group cites threats, disinformation in plea to keep Duterte detained
The group urged the ICC to deny any request for Duterte’s interim release and to bar his return to the Philippines during the trial
Asian bishops hail grassroots, youth climate action as ‘signs of hope’...
“These efforts sustain biodiversity and the livelihoods of Indigenous Peoples, who are at the forefront of climate action"
Kan Takahama presents story of Japan’s hidden Christians through manga
In the 17th century, when Christianity was banned and missionaries expelled from Japan, Catholics continued their faith in secret
Women’s seminar in northern Thailand reinforces call for inclusive Church leadership
Women are encouraged to connect faith with action, exploring themes of compassion, vulnerability, hope, and love in service
Vatican releases first photo of Pope since hospitalization
According to the Holy See Press Office, the photo was taken on Sunday morning, 16 March, and distributed to the public later in the evening
Duterte in The Hague: Ex-Philippine leader to answer ICC charges on...
The former leader is accused of the crime against humanity of murder in connection with extrajudicial killings
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