The Indonesian Bishops’ Conference (Konferensi Waligereja Indonesia – KWI) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent wave of violence, standing in solidarity with ordinary Indonesians who are suffering amid economic hardship and political tension.
In collaboration with the Indonesian Army, Pontianak Archdiocese (KAP) distributed relief for flood victims in the Sintang and Sanggau dioceses, West Borneo Province of Indonesia.
Pope Francis told Vatican journalists on Saturday to remember that the Catholic Church is not a political organization or a multinational company, but that “the Church exists to bring the word of Jesus to the world and to make possible today an encounter with the living Jesus.”
Indonesian archbishop affirms that the real strength of Catholic youth is when the young take a stand against injustice and forces that disturb the nation's diversity.
Pope Francis said on Friday that “the Gospel is the most humanizing message known to history.” He made the remark in a video message marking the 75th anniversary of UNESCO, the United Nations’ educational, scientific and cultural organization.
At the Vatican on Thursday, Pope Francis receives participants in a conference promoted by the ‘Migrantes Foundation,’ the pastoral arm of the Italian bishops’ conference (CEI) for people on the move.
Various minority rights groups in Pakistan have announced new peaceful protests in different cities on November 13. The demonstration will protest the rejection of a bill to protect women and men from religious minorities from forced conversion.
A new Cathedral church in the diocese of Phekhone in Shan State, Myanmar, was hit for the third time by artillery shells of the military soldiers on November 9.
Hundreds of migrant workers in the Indian states of Delhi and Kerala have been linked to a special Government portal that will give them access to various government services across the country, thanks to an initiative by the Jesuit Conference of India.
Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church is opposing the government acquisition of a part of the Muthurajawela wetlands near Negombo saying it would affect the livelihood of local people and harm the environment.
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, on November 9, presented one of the nation's highest civilian awards to Father Carlos Gonzalvez Valles (posthumously) for literature and education.
Ms. Trinity Saioo of Jaintia Hills Meghalaya was conferred the Padma Shri by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering function in New Delhi on November 9.
The idea comes from the Ramón Pané Foundation: a competition for groups from any country in the world who wish to present a choreography inspired by the song "Jesus says to me: 'Get up!'", a song that will animate the diocesan World Youth Day on 21 November. Registration expires on Sunday 14 November and the winners will be awarded free participation at the Lisbon 2023 events.
