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K. James

K. James is a freelancer based in the Philippines who contributes regularly to RVA.

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India: Christians mark Christian Unity Week

Christians in the Western Indian state of Rajasthan on January 18 held a prayer meeting to mark the ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.’
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New Catholic media body formed in South Korea

A group of media bodies in South Korea—SIGNIS Seoul / Korea, Catholic Press Council, and Catholic Newspaper Publishers Association—has united as Catholic Communication Association (CCA).
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Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist dies at 95

A Vietnamese monk who promoted mindfulness in the Western world died at Từ Hiếu Pagoda, the Buddhist temple in Hue, Vietnam on Jan 22. He was 95.
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Pope sends relief aid to typhoon-affected Philippines

Pope Francis has sent US$114,000 as relief aid to the Philippines that faced a super typhoon last December.
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Korean priest builds houses for poor in Philippines

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has been a ‘blessing in disguise’ for a South Korean missionary working in the Philippines.
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300 attacks on Christians in 9 Months: Fact-Finding Report

A group of civil society groups and religious leaders in western India on January 18 released a fact-finding report on attacks on Christians in India.
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Caritas Bangladesh offers financial aid to returnee migrant workers

Caritas Bangladesh, the social action arm of the Catholic Church in the country, has offered financial help to Bangladesh returnee migrant workers.
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Philippine Archdiocese forms “Parish Caritas” for humanitarian service

An archdiocese in the central Philippines has established “Parish Caritas” in every parish in the aftermath of the destruction brought about by super typhoon “Odette (Rai)” last month.
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Pakistani Catholic group provides skill training for youth

A group of Catholic youth in Pakistan is empowering women and youth of all religions through vocational and skill training.
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Six nuns, driver injured in vehicular accident in India

Six nuns and the driver in the southern Indian state of Kerala were injured in a vehicular accident on January 11.

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