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Timorese community commemorates Santa Cruz massacre
Just as Australians mark the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, Timor-Leste today commemorate the 1991 Santa Cruz massacre, a pivotal moment in the Timorese struggle for independence. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Churches unite to support Timorese migrants in Korea
A South Korean Catholic delegation visited Timor-Leste as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Church and government for better protection and welfare of migrant communities. Source: UCA News.
Brisbane priest’s family in Vietnam safe after Caritas comes to the rescue
Brisbane priest Fr Sang Duc Bui’s family home was badly hit by Typhoon Bualoi, which made landfall in Vietnam on September 29. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vietnam’s Catholics lead battle against plastic pollution
Along the central coast of Vietnam, a peaceful environmental movement is underway, led by local Catholics with dedication and passion. Source: UCA News.
Faith leaders call on Indonesian government to ensure religious freedomÂ
Faith leaders in Indonesia have called on the nation’s government to ensure religious freedom for all and take strong action against its violators, following recent incidents targeting Christians. Source: UCA News.
Muslims join Christians in Marian festival in Indonesia
Muslims joined Catholics in processions and shared prayers to celebrate a religious and cultural festival dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Indonesia’s Christian-majority Flores Island. Source: UCA News.
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.
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.
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.