The Catholic Church in Vietnam has welcomed the decision of the National Assembly to lift the capital punishment for eight crimes, including embezzlement and activities to overthrow the government.
The Diocese of Antipolo in the Philippines is set to hold a weekly Holy Hour with the intention of peace in the world, particularly for the Middle East and many other regions caught in political and armed conflict.
A Filipino bishop centered his message for Corpus Christi Sunday on his appeal for peace in Israel, emphasizing the urgent need to disregard indifference and embrace compassion.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will discuss the results of the Synod of Synodality during its plenary assembly in July, according to one of its officials.
Caritas Philippines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) with the goal of strengthening their anti-poverty and empowerment programs for marginalized communities.
The first international shrine in Asia dedicated to the Virgin Mary received stone bricks from Saint Mary Major, the Marian basilica of the pope in Rome.
