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“My vision for Caritas is that the confederation is the service of the church and must be at the forefront of proposing alternatives, solutions, and orientations to the globalized world order as a service of the church,” said Archbishop Isao Kikuchi.

“If we are alive and safe because Mother Mary protected us from the fundamentalists and persecutors during the anti-Christian violence of 2008. Faith in Jesus through Mother Mary is more powerful than the Hindu fundamentalists' persecution and threat, " said Honorary member of Sugadabadi Zone Bijau Mallick.

"But from what I have seen and read together with the attitude of the Catholics whom I have encountered on the trip, I would say a large majority of the Catholics in China are loyal to Pope Francis," said Bishop Chow of Hong Kong

"Caritas must be on the front lines to receive, accompany, serve and defend the poor and vulnerable. This mission must be upheld and capture all the attention of the members of the Confederation and I would like to be the one to lead the entire organization to fulfill this important mission of the Church together with the Secretary General. All are invited to walk together," sadi Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi.

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"Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 and conflicts, we were able to navigate through them with flying colors. We worked tirelessly to ensure that the needs of our vulnerable brothers and sisters were met through innovative strategies such as virtual consultations, remote training, and online fundraising," said D’Rozario.

"The main message for Catholic youths at IYD 2023 is "Young Catholics, Arise and Witness!" Bishop said. "It encourages young people to love God and the Church increasingly and want to be involved in building the Indonesian nation by caring for and sharing with others in pluralism and diversity, " said Bishop Bunjamin.

"Inspired by the Holy Spirit that Jesus Christ is the greatest teacher to give us a witness of all ages, we teachers will shape ourselves in the light of Christian values, and the beatitude will be the best inspiration and guidance of our lives," said the Archbishop Bejoy N. D’Cruze of Dhaka

"The Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Imphal, Manipur, is pained, saddened, and most of all concerned at the situation that has unfolded. Precious lives have been lost, houses burned or destroyed, belongings vandalized and looted, and places of worship desecrated and set ablaze," according to a statement from the Archdiocese of Imphal.

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Varghese Thottamkara, CM, as the Bishop of Balasore Diocese, in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

As junta airstrikes terrorize Myanmar, church officials have organized prayer brigades and religious gatherings to intercede for peace.

“The majority of the workers have been impoverished. So, if you ask me how the situation of the workers in the past years is, it has really grown worse,” Bishop Gerardo Alminaza said.

“I wish you all well when you have to choose to make decisions, I believe that you know how to make good decisions to bring prosperity and peace to all families and countries,” said Pope Francis

"The Ramon Magsaysay Award is focusing on three things: inspiring our global audience through the lives and work of our Magsaysay Laureates; interconnecting them with the next generation of leaders in Asia, and igniting action through creative collaborations with like-hearted partners,"said d Susanna B. Afan, president of the foundation.

"The chapel that has been blessed is a summary of faith in the love and compassion of people. This chapel represents the faith of many individuals," said Bishop Siprianus Hormat.

"Synodality is journeying together. This journeying, together with discernment, calls for a new ecclesiastical leadership model, called ‘Synodal Leadership.’ This leadership will create an environment that involves all who belong to the Church to ensure and respond to their deep desire to be understood, respected, appreciated, and valued," said Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, the President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI)

"Let us create a cool, comfortable, and joyful atmosphere for the 11 ASEAN heads of state, their delegations, and all visiting tourists," Said Bishop Siprianus Hormat stated in a pastoral speech on May 6.

Countermobilization by some Meitei groups against a demonstration of Kukis, where a Kuki war memorial was burnt down, the state police reacting late to a massive gathering of Kukis in some districts, and growing anxiety among the two communities about each other in the recent past are some factors that resulted in the violence that Manipur has faced in the recent days," said Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, in a statement, May 5.

"The need to foster interreligious and intercultural exchanges to the extent that they enable a deeper appreciation of one's identity and the realization of his "giftedness for others" simultaneously' said O'Byrne, one of the speakers at the Annual Saint Thomas Aquinas Forum (STAF)

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