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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.
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.
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.
Vigil an ‘opportunity to lift our voices together in hope and compassion’Â
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.
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.
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.
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.
Indonesia looks to strengthen relationship with Vatican
Diplomatic relations between the Vatican and Indonesia have stressed humanity and peace, and Indonesia looks to strengthen the links further, says its ambassador to the Holy See. Source: UCA News.
Indonesia’s human rights minister proposes religious freedom lawÂ
Indonesia’s Catholic human rights minister has proposed enacting a religious freedom law to end discrimination against minority groups in the Muslim-majority nation. Source: UCA News.