Tag: Newsletter
Sri Lankans turn to social media for help as economic crisis...
Sri Lankans are using groups on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter to offer mutual aid as shops run out of basics
Pope Francis describes Russia’s use of mercenaries in Ukraine as ‘monstrous’
“While we see the ferocity, the cruelty of Russian troops, we must not forget the real problems if we want them to be solved”
Vatican’s financial watchdog sees rise in suspicious activity reports in 2021
The watchdog authority is responsible for financial intelligence, as well as combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism
Catholic Church’s social action arm vows to ‘leave no one behind’...
“We will make sure the Church’s presence will be felt in times of need and humanitarian crisis”
Photos: Manila’s urban poor, workers protest series of oil price hikes
Urban poor residents and public transport workers hold a demonstration to protest the series of oil price increases
Saudi Arabia adopts online registration for hajj to combat scams
The new system was put in place as the kingdom prepares to welcome 850,000 Muslims from abroad for the annual hajj
Green activists report ‘fresh wave’ of surveillance, harassments
Posters tagging several progressive groups as “communist fronts” were thrown at the gates of offices of pro-environment NGOs
HRW urges Marcos to ensure transparency in appointing members of human...
“President-elect Marcos should appoint commissioners with proven track records of defending human rights,” said Human Rights Watch
Close encounters with Philippines’ latest National Artists
The Order of National Artist is the highest recognition conferred upon those who have made distinct contributions to arts and culture
Myanmar’s Catholic bishops call on country’s military to respect places of...
“We strongly demand respect for life, respect for the sanctity of sanctuary in places of worship, hospitals and schools,” said the bishops


















