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Human Rights South East Asia

Indonesian bishops to promote safe migration

Catholic bishops in Indonesia’s Christian-majority East Nusa Tenggara province have pledged to prioritise tackling various factors related to illegal migration and trafficking in the region. Source: UCA News.

Human Rights South East Asia

Ecumenical group opposes Duterte’s request for temporary release

An ecumenical human rights group has opposed the request of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for the International Criminal Court to temporarily release him from detention. Source: Crux.

South East Asia

Young Catholics in Vietnam choosing fortune telling over faith

When 23-year-old Francis Pham Phi Hung, a Catholic in Vietnam, faced problems with his girlfriend, he didn’t reach out to his family, friends, or a priest – he opened a horoscope app on his phone. Source: UCA News.

Environment South East Asia

Capuchins join struggle to save world’s largest volcanic lake

Capuchin friars in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province want the country’s government to stop activities that threaten the ecosystem of the world’s largest volcanic lake and protect the rights of tribal people. Source: UCA News.

Mission South East Asia

Myanmar prayer vigil brings together voices from Australia to Antarctica

People from 31 countries joined an online prayer vigil to pray in solidarity with the people of Myanmar who continue to endure unimaginable suffering caused by war, displacement and natural disaster. Source: Jesuit Mission Australia.

Prayer South East Asia

Vigil an ‘opportunity to lift our voices together in hope and compassion’ 

As Myanmar continues to suffer the devastating impacts of war, natural disasters and displacement, Jesuit Mission Australia and the Taizé Community invite people of all faiths to join together in solidarity and prayer in an online vigil.

Ecology South East Asia

Malaysian Catholics ramp up efforts to tackle climate change

Catholic Church officials and volunteers in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese have expressed hope that their efforts to protect the environment will contribute to global efforts at tackling climate change. Source: UCA News.

Mission South East Asia

Jesuit Mission Australia appeals for support for Myanmar families

Jesuit Mission Australia is urgently appealing for more support for families in Myanmar who continue to be crippled by war and natural disasters.

South East Asia

Philippines becomes first nation to consecrate itself to Divine Mercy

The Philippines made history on Sunday by becoming the first nation in the world to consecrate itself entirely to Jesus through his Divine Mercy. Source: CNA.