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Priests launch movement to impeach Philippines vice president
Ten Catholic priests led a Mass at a historic Catholic shrine to launch a movement to impeach the Philippines’ Vice President, Sara Duterte. Source: The Tablet.
Bishops reaffirm solidarity with Filipino migrants on death row
Catholic bishops in the Philippines have expressed solidarity with 44 Filipino migrants on death row in Malaysia, Brunei and Saudi Arabia and pledged continued advocacy for their rights and freedom. Source: UCA News.
Indonesian Catholics shocked by bishop’s decision to decline cardinalship
An Indonesian bishop’s decision to decline cardinalship has shocked Catholics in the Muslim-majority country. Source: UCA News.
Filipino bishops join fight against political dynasties
Two bishops in the Philippines have called for the country’s election commission to disqualify powerful political dynasties from contesting the 2025 mid-term elections, saying it violates a constitutional ban. Source: UCA News.
Papal visit reinforced ‘bonds of faith and friendship’ between Darwin and Timor-Leste
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has reflected on the “bonds of faith and friendship” between his diocese and Timor-Leste, which he says were reinforced during Pope Francis’s visit to the country last month. Source: Darwin Diocese.
Pope offered Aung San Suu Kyi ‘refuge’ at the Vatican
Pope Francis says he offered asylum to Myanmar’s imprisoned prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi. Source: CNA.
Indonesia unveils world’s tallest statue of Jesus
Indonesia has inaugurated the world’s tallest statue of Jesus at a tourist site in the North Sumatra province. Source: UCA News.
Jakarta Archdiocese ends 33-year wait for new church
Indonesia’s Jakarta Archdiocese has inaugurated a parish church after a 33-year wait due to objections from local Muslims. Source: UCA News.
Indonesian Cardinal says Church will not take up offer to operate mines
Indonesian Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo says the Church will not take advantage of the country’s new law allowing religious organisations to get permits to operate mines. Source: Crux.