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Bishops in Philippines fight stigma of mental illness
Filipino bishops are pushing back against deeply ingrained folk beliefs about mental health in a pastoral letter issued this week. Source: Crux.
Breathing new life into Cambodia’s century-old church
A church in Cambodia, the second-oldest church left standing from the Khmer Rouge era, is being restored ahead of its centenary in 2028. Source: UCA News.
Catholics join anti-nuclear protests in South Korea
South Korean Catholics joined Masses and street protests to oppose government plans to construct new nuclear power plants to meet energy demands, terming the move risky and misguided. Source: UCA News.
Vietnam’s first beatification ceremony attracts 70,000 people
About 70,000 Vietnamese people, including Catholics and people from other faiths, witnessed the beatification ceremony for Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, a Catholic priest martyred for his faith 80 years ago. Source: UCA News.
More than 70,000 to join martyred priest’s beatification
The Church in Vietnam is preparing to host more than 70,000 people expected to join the beatification ceremony of Fr Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, who was martyred for faith in 1946. Source: UCA News.
Catholic leaders call for support for earthquake victims
Church leaders in the Philippines have called for prayers and support for all those affected by a powerful earthquake yesterday, leaving many communities in fear and uncertainty. Source: National Catholic Register.
Exorcists in Philippines struggle to keep up with demand
Manila’s chief exorcist says exorcisms are on the rise across the Philippines, with the country’s 200 Catholic exorcists struggling to keep up with demand. Source: SBS News.
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.