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A southern Philippines state university blast killed three and injured almost 40.

Fr. Bart Pastor said that the sense to act immediately stems from the “urgent need to evangelize,” more specifically to “charismatize” the faithful.

The bishop said that these nine ways, although we cannot find Jesus with our own eyes, it is a way for us to know that our lives are connected to the presence of God, and in our faith, we know that Jesus exists in our lives and travels with us daily.

The event focused on the theme 'Care for Creation, Human Obligation.'

“We thank Father Mariano for starting this practice... We honor his memory by continuing Flores de Mayo,” said Bishop Dennis Villarojo.

“The pro-life and pro-family advocacy in the Philippines is weakening. The culture of death is making inroads in this country,” said Fr. Shannen Boquet

The theme of Red Wednesday this year is “Embracing Persecuted, Oppressed, and Needy Christians.”

Bishop Rozario also noted MAWTS's imminent transition to a "green" economy, emphasizing its pioneering role in manufacturing and supplying eco-friendly products aligned with the needs of the times.

“Despite the challenges the country and the world are experiencing, the CMMA plays the important role of shaping and influencing the mindset, perspective, and character of society through their various works,” Archbishop Advincula said.

International pro-life advocates gather in Cebu City on November 24 for the 23rd Human Life International (HLI) Congress on Faith, Life, and Family (ASPAC).

Father Parichha stated, "We have to wait and see how Pradhan can help us because most politicians' hands are tied by their respective parties.”

“As president, I intend to focus on justice and peace, because our people are facing many difficulties and challenges, and we, as a Church, should address them to make them safer,” Bishop Samson said.

“Communication is at the very heart of our faith because it is linked to the Holy Trinity.”

The bishop said this project is a great way to express gratitude and tell inspiring stories of the so-called “Next Door Saints” who left an incredible legacy to the Church.

To begin January 1, 2024, Caritas Bangladesh's board appointed the social development wing's director of programming.

“Not only does she exist to fulfill a mission; the Church is mission,” the chairman of the Bishops’ Meet organizer, FABC-OSC, said.

Young people from Asia joined the 28th Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences - Office of Social Communication (FABC-OSC) Bishops’ Meet participants via the virtual conferencing app. Photo credit: CSCT - Catholic Social Communications of Thailand

The culmination of the three-day program featured a stimulating panel discussion on various diocesan media initiatives in the Karnataka region.

“Through the Church, God shows His mercy, and people realize God's mercy and love for them… Let us know the Church. Let us love the Church. Let us serve the Church as a responsible steward with deep faith and great joy,” Bishop Emmanuel K Rozario said.

"To heal, one needs to acknowledge what one feels; one needs to not fight it but embrace it instead of running away," said Annabel Uy.