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As the Philippine House of Representatives' approved absolute divorce bill awaits review in the Senate, the Marriage Encounter Foundation of the Philippines (MEFP) has ensured the group would continue to work on strengthening the sanctity of marriage.

Gymnasts Eldrew (Grade 11) and Elaiza Yulo (Grade 10) paid a courtesy visit to the Adamson University president, Father Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, CM, on August 21.

A recent study revealed that a huge number of migrants around the world are Christians.

A group of environmental advocates, fisherfolk, and civil society groups on Wednesday raised concern over policy inadequacies in protecting the Philippines’ seas from oil spills and in exacting accountability from polluters.

The 7th Word Conference is scheduled for November 30, 2024, under the theme “Praying the Word of God: ‘Lord, teach us to pray’ (Luke 11:1).”

Bishop Emeritus Cletus Chandrasiri Perera of the Diocese of Ratnapura in Sri Lanka was honored with the prestigious “Dharma Prabashwara” Salutation Award on August 20 for his outstanding contributions to Catholic music and liturgy in the country.

Church officials in Timor-Leste are eagerly preparing to welcome His Holiness Pope Francis for a historic three-day visit from September 9 to 11.

The Archdiocese of Delhi and the Society of Divine Word Sadbhavana (Goodwill) Center organized an interfaith Independence Day celebration at Okhla, Delhi, on August 17.

Cardinal Joseph Coutts, Archbishop Emeritus of Karachi, Pakistan, is one of the 104 people who will receive the “Tamgha-e-Imtiaz” award at a ceremony on March 23 next year.

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, presented by Bishop Joseph Ponniah on August 19, according to Vatican sources.

To facilitate interreligious dialogue in a country with a small Catholic minority, a bishop needs to cultivate inspired and empowered bridge-builders.

The Catholic Church and other religious communities observed the National Interfaith Day Against Trafficking in Persons on August 20, 2024, with the theme "Moral Education Through Religions to Prevent Trafficking in Persons in the Digital Era."

In loving memory of the late Mr. Aleixinho B. Gracias, the Fr. Faustino D’Souza Social Service Institute, Divya Gyan, and Caring Souls Goa, in collaboration with South Goa District Hospital (Hospicio), Margao, organized a half-day Blood Donation Camp on August 17, at Nirmala Convent, Mastimol, Canacona, Goa.

A Myanmar cardinal expressed his hope for the Church in Asia to achieve a “renewed sense of faith” through the visit of the Holy Father to three countries in the continent in September.

The Holy See Press Office confirmed a phone call between Mr. Lu Hui, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs, and Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, who was tasked by the Pope with a peace mission in Ukraine last year.

Located in a jungle, Dhyan Kutir offers people from different religions a space to seek healing by way of meditation.

A senior official from Stella Maris Philippines advised Filipino workers in Lebanon to follow government advisories for their safety as tensions rise in the region.

The archbishop of Japan’s capital city said that being a missionary is not about numbers, wealth, or
fame, but genuine faithfulness to the Gospel of the Lord.

On August 15, the Tamil Nadu State government awarded Father Soosai Antony the title "Best Social Worker."