Seventeen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, the fate of Fr. Francis Joseph and hundreds of Tamil civilians who surrendered alongside him to the Sri Lankan military remains unknown, with families still waiting for answers from the state.
Built by the French during the colonial times, this church stands on top of Mount Bokor in Kampot, a province in southwest Cambodia bordering Vietnam to the south.
Through its dedication to cultivating hope for the underprivileged, Pondo ng Pinoy has embodied the spirit of compassion and generosity, thereby transforming the lives of countless individuals.
The cathedral was built right across the Istigla Mosque, which is Jakarta's largest mosque. This demonstrates the Indonesians' respect for religions and cultures.
