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Kasmir Nema, RVA News

Kasmir Nema, an SVD missionary based in the Vatican, contributes regularly to RVA and other Catholic platforms and magazines.

By Kasmir Nema, RVA News

Vatican News

Pope prays for victims, survivors of typhoons in Philippines

Pope Francis said a special prayer for the victims of Tropical Storm Agaton, which was called ‘Megi’ in the Philippines. It hit the country on April 11, 2022.
Church in Asia

Bishop urges Filipinos to choose leaders who act as servants

Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged Filipinos to pick servant leaders rather than monarchs and bosses.
Vatican News

Pope Francis to visit Kazakhstan in September

Pope Francis will visit Kazakhstan in September, the country’s president confirmed on April 12, 2022.
Church in Asia

Online conference on youth rekindles their faith in Indonesia

A recent online conference on youth has boosted their faith to practice vigorously and participate in church activities in Indonesia.
Church in Asia

Young adults' journey of becoming Christians in Cambodia

Ten young people who have completed the preparation course as catechumens will be baptized during the Easter Vigil Mass in Cambodia on April 16, 2022.
Feature Story

Indonesia’s ‘flying doctor’ receives award for her service in rural areas

Maria Louisa Rumateray, a physician from West Papua, is one of the inspiring women to win the Kick Andy Heroes 2022 Award.
Asian News

“Serving the poor” non-negotiable: New head of Missionaries of Charity

Sister Mary Joseph: "Our love for God and our neighbor, who suffers injustice and deprivation due to the socio-economic and political system.”
Church in Asia

South Korean bishops urge president-elect to serve people’s interests

"Serve with a pure heart, love the community, and work for the pleasure of the Korean people."
Asian News

Church renovates lame widow's home in Indonesia

The Santa Odilia Catholic Church in Jakarta, Indonesia, worked with the police, the Indonesian National Army, Catholic Women of Indonesia, and other religious organizations to reconstruct Heni's house and stall.
Asian News

Indonesian Church launches sewing course to boost local economy

The church is not required to be "pastor-centered.” The community must work cooperatively to establish this parish.

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