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Holy See, Philippines celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honoured Filipino migrants, dubbed “smugglers of the faith” by the late Pope Francis, as the Philippines and the Holy See celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Source: UCA News.
Myanmar cathedral occupied by army returned to the faithful
After years of military occupation, the Christ the King Cathedral in Loikaw, Myanmar, has been returned to the faithful and priests, who celebrated the Easter Vigil together. Source: Vatican News.
Priests, activists to seek impeachment of Philippines VP
The Philippines Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that halted impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, which a Catholic priest says will force him and other clergy to join rights groups in seeking her impeachment again. Source: UCA News.
Statue of ‘God’s Influencer’ unveiled in Myanmar
A Catholic diocese in northern Myanmar has inaugurated the country’s first statue of St Carlo Acutis, offering a sign of hope to young people amid ongoing conflict and uncertainty. Source: UCA News.
Church opposes renewal of mining contract in Philippines
The Catholic Church has opposed the renewal of a coal mining contract on Semirara Island, in the central Philippines, citing its destructive effects on farmers and fisherfolk over the past five decades. Source: Crux.
Bishop denounces ‘excessive military’ presence in Papua
Church leaders in Indonesia’s Christian-majority Papua have criticised the “excessive military” presence in the region, calling it a flawed state policy to counter insurgency in the conflict-scarred territory. Source: UCA News.
Caritas launches urgent appeal for typhoon victims
Caritas Australia has launched an urgent appeal to support communities in the Philippines and Vietnam following a series of catastrophic weather events and natural disasters.
Darwin professionals volunteer to help disabled children in Timor Leste
A group of Northern Territory professionals is in Timor-Leste this week to help expand a vital disability care centre, offering new hope to some of the country’s most vulnerable children. Source: Darwin Diocese.
Good Sams launch appeal after typhoon batters Philippines island
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan Foundation has launched an urgent emergency appeal following the destruction caused by Typhoon Tino, which has severely impacted communities on the island of Negros in the Philippines.