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As the Church in Japan holds its annual Ten Days of Prayer for Peace event the Japanese bishops reiterate that peace is everybody’s responsibility. In their message for the occasion, signed by the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ), Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, the prelates reflect on Pope Francis’ words in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Pope Francis extended his condolences on the death of former President Fidel V. Ramos of the Philippines.

A new report by the charity Save the Children reveals that since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan a year ago, children are suffering with girls more likely to go hungry and feel isolated.

Sister Maria Celina Kannanaikal, a member of the Ursulines of Mary Immaculate, encountered Jesus and the Little Flower and was asked to pray for sinners.

"I cannot imagine what my school would be like without the help from the church's education solidarity fund," says Elsa, a recipient of the education solidarity fund. (Photo credit: Denpasar Diocese's web)

On August 15, the Census of East Timor's Population 2022 will be officially launched.

"Sustained by deep faith and a far-sighted gaze, humbly and self-sacrificingly served the Gospel and the Church," Pope Francis about late Cardinal Tomko

The Gospel singing segment used the format of the most popular version of the TV reality show.

The oldest living cardinal died in Rome at 5 AM on August 8 at the age of 98.

A bishop in Kazakhstan hopes Pope Francis' visit will reinforce the message of promoting peaceful coexistence among different ethnic groups and religions.

“We must find new ways to proclaim the heart of the Gospel to those who have not yet encountered Christ,” Pope Francis

"Children are miniature missionaries who bring hope to the church's bright future," says Bishop Silvester Tung Kiem San of Denpasar

The election took place on August 6, 2022 during the general chapter of the Society in the western Indian state of Goa.

The catholic dental care group faced financial hardship due to a drop in volunteers and a shortage of funds.

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With this visit, the values of tolerance and brotherhood seem to have been revived and demonstrated in Indonesia.

Father Pedro Gonzalez Tejero, one of the longest-serving Dominican priests as a spiritual director in the Philippines’ Central Seminary, died on August 4, 2022.

"50 years of missionary and evangelizing presence and services is our gratitude, confession, and pilgrims of hope in communion," says Father Ajit Victor Costa, OMI Delegation Superior in Bangladesh.

Father Jeewantha participated in the peaceful protests as a citizen

Myanmar Church held the drawing contest to amplify the children’s spirituality.