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Easter message: The Risen One Calls and Challenges us
By Admin Webmaster 5/18/2022 9:32:17 AMCouncil member Karla Steilmann reflects on the power of the resurrection to open our eyes to our neighbor’s needs
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Turkey close to restore full diplomatic relations with Israel
By Admin Webmaster 3/30/2022 8:53:49 AMLondon (The Muslim News): Turkey appears set to restore full diplomatic relations with Israel in a move that could come as early as this week following a surprise visit by President Isaac Herzog to Ankara less than three weeks ago.
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Estonians rally for Ukraine as Catholics pray for peace
By Admin Webmaster 2/28/2022 9:03:54 AMCatholics in Estonia are rallying around their Eastern European brothers and sisters in Ukraine, and praying for peace and an end to the Russian invasion.
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Parolin: May those who hold the fate of the world in their hands spare us from the horrors of war
By Admin Webmaster 2/28/2022 8:56:32 AMThe Cardinal Secretary of State after the Russian attack on Ukraine: "There is still time for goodwill and negotiation".
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Philippine Christian leaders warn against ‘powers of darkness’ ahead of election
By Admin Webmaster 1/26/2022 11:00:43 AMAhead of the May 9, 2022, general election, the CBCP and the NCCP are urging Filipinos to vote for genuine candidates with “servant leadership” qualities.
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Egyptian parliament to approve new law on status of Christians
By Admin Webmaster 1/17/2022 9:00:47 AMEgypt's parliament is set to approve new legislation drafted in collaboration with local Christian Churches regarding on the personal legal status of Christians in the country.
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English cardinal grateful to be honored by queen in annual New Year’s list
By Admin Webmaster 1/14/2022 9:21:40 AMA cardinal said on Monday that he was grateful to be honored by Queen Elizabeth II in the British monarch’s annual New Year’s list.
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60 years ago, Pope John XXIII inaugurated daily radio broadcasts for Africa.
By Admin Webmaster 1/10/2022 10:43:14 AMOn 6 November 1961, with a Latin radio message from Pope John XXIII, Vatican Radio began regular daily broadcasts in several languages, including Arabic and Swahili.
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Pope prays for victims of fire in Iraqi hospital
By Admin Webmaster 7/13/2021 9:52:13 PMIn telegram sent through Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, Pope Francis expresses his spiritual closeness to all affected by a fire at a Covid isolation ward of al-Hussein hospital in Nasiriyah, Iraq.
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Pope prays for assassinated Haitian President and for fraternal harmony for Haitians
By Admin Webmaster 7/9/2021 10:16:02 AMIn his telegram of condolences following the assassination of the President of Haiti, Pope Francis condemns all forms of violence as a means of resolving crises and conflicts.
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Zimbabwe: Laudato sì campaign for a cleaner environment
By Admin Webmaster 6/25/2021 10:12:09 PMThe Zimbabwe Catholic Commission for the Laity (ZCCL) through the Catholic Professionals Network of Zimbabwe has launched a campaign to conserve the environment in the spirit of Laudato Si’.
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Holy See: Combat trafficking in persons through culture of respect, dignity
By Admin Webmaster 6/19/2021 7:53:01 AMThe permanent representative of the Holy See to the OSCE, Monsignor Janusz Urbańczyk, recommends joint efforts in tackling the deep-rooted causes of trafficking in persons through promoting policies capable of guaranteeing work for everyone, while respecting their human dignity.
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Pope concludes Month of Prayer with Rosary in Vatican Gardens
By Admin Webmaster 6/2/2021 9:09:56 AMPope Francis leads the Holy Rosary in the Vatican Gardens at the conclusion of the “Marathon of Prayer” for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic and the resumption of work and social activities.
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UN decries increasing child casualties in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
By Admin Webmaster 5/19/2021 9:06:56 AMAt least 192 people have been killed, including 55 children, since the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine began last week. Calls for an end to the hostilities pour in from different quarters amid the rising death toll, with Pope Francis speaking by phone to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Pope Francis on Myanmar: May God convert all hearts to peace
By Admin Webmaster 5/17/2021 10:09:46 AMPope Francis presides over a special Mass for Myanmar Catholics living in Rome and joins them in prayers for peace.
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Pope establishes ministry of catechist
By Admin Webmaster 5/12/2021 8:34:45 AMWith a new Apostolic Letter issued “motu proprio,” Pope Francis establishes the lay ministry of catechist, intended to respond to an urgent need for the evangelisation of the modern world, and undertaken in a “secular” manner, avoiding clericalisation.
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Pope appeals for peace in Jerusalem amid ongoing clashes
By Admin Webmaster 5/10/2021 8:54:42 AMPope Francis calls for peace and a shared solution to the violence occurring in Jerusalem, as Palestinian protesters continue to clash with Israeli police.
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Pope Francis greets new Swiss Guard recruits
By Admin Webmaster 5/7/2021 9:47:30 AMPope Francis on Thursday receives 34 new members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard, ahead of their swearing-in ceremony, telling them that the qualities of courtesy and helpfulness in their work “are a beautiful testimony and a sign of the Church's welcome.”
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Covid-19: India passes 20 million cases amid oxygen shortage
By Admin Webmaster 5/5/2021 8:35:23 AMCoronavirus cases in India surge past the 20 million mark, while hospitals continue to face a shortage in oxygen supplies.
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Pope Francis asks for prayers for peace in Myanmar
By Admin Webmaster 5/3/2021 8:11:58 AMReminding the faithful that we have entered the Marian month of May and of the daily “Prayer Marathon” initiative, Pope Francis invites everyone to pray for peace and reconciliation in Myanmar.
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Fire at Iraqi hospital kills 82, many injured
By Admin Webmaster 4/26/2021 8:34:24 AMThe number of people killed by an explosion and subsequent fire at a hospital in Baghdad has risen to 82.
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In Amazonia, 1 indigenous rights defender is killed every 2 days
By Admin Webmaster 4/23/2021 9:16:04 AMIn 2020, there was a 67% increase in the number of murders of indigenous leaders, compared to 2019.
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Covid-crisis exacerbates conditions of poverty in Haiti
By Admin Webmaster 4/19/2021 8:47:58 AMThe collapse of the global economy has contributed to worsening conditions for the very poor in the Caribbean nation of Haiti, according to Fr Richard Frechette with the "Fondazione Rava”.
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Eritrean soldiers accused of Tigray violence
By Admin Webmaster 4/16/2021 8:30:00 AMAccording to Amnesty International, Eritrean soldiers opened fire on civilians in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, killing three people and wounding at least 19.
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Myanmar: military raids on places of worship deplored
By Admin Webmaster 4/14/2021 8:44:53 AMIn the Myanmar military’s crackdown against opponents of its Feb. 1 coup, places of worship of all religious affiliations are being targeted with raids by security forces in search of protesters, alleged illegal activities or insurgents.
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Pope’s closeness to victims of violence in southern Colombia
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2021 8:40:11 AMVatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram on the Pope’s behalf to Colombia's bishops expressing concern over the dramatic situation in the southern part of the country.
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Ethiopia: The Church at the service of the poor and vulnerable
By Admin Webmaster 4/7/2021 9:08:06 AMThe Church in Ethiopia, through its Social and Development Commission, is working hard to provide much-needed support to people in need. Last year the Commission implemented 189 projects in various parts of the country. In 2021, the Church plans to mobilize over 2.8 million Birr ($6.05 million USD) to benefit more than seven million citizens.
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Nigeria: Bishop calls for an end to violence
By Admin Webmaster 4/5/2021 8:50:07 AMBishop Badejo of Nigeria has called upon leaders in Nigeria and all over the world to work for a better world.
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More than 500 killed by Myanmar’s military junta
By Admin Webmaster 3/31/2021 10:42:24 AMWorld leaders ramp up their condemnation of the military coup leaders as Myanmar's death toll crosses the grim total.
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Abdel Salam: Pope’s visit to Iraq significant for entire Arab region
By Admin Webmaster 3/5/2021 8:37:48 AMOn the eve of Pope Francis' apostolic visit to Iraq, the secretary-general of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity underscores the values of solidarity and coexistence emphasized by the Pope in his encyclical Fratelli tutti.
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Deep inside Tanzania and Uganda, plans for EACOP cause Creation
By Admin Webmaster 5/24/2022 7:28:43 PMThe East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline would be the world’s longest heated oil pipeline. But the International Energy Agency has already called for no new fossil-fuel projects. Activists, including Vanessa Nakate, recently visited Pope Francis and received his full support ahead of Laudato si’ Week.
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Cardinal Onaiyekan: Christians & Muslims must counter extremism together
By Admin Webmaster 5/24/2022 4:06:43 PMIn an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria, decries the stoning and burning alive of a Christian student as an example of a country suffering a scourge of bad government and insecurity, targeting Christians and Muslims alike.
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Catholic groups congratulate new Australia PM as he is sworn in
By Admin Webmaster 5/24/2022 9:13:38 AMAs the new Australian Labor prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is sworn into office, Catholic organizations offer their congratulations and urge him to put compassion and justice at the heart of governance.
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Davos Summit: Challenging inequalities with the help of Laudato si'
By Admin Webmaster 5/24/2022 9:10:27 AMAs World Economic Forum opens in Davos, Switzerland, Sr. Patricia Murray, Executive Secretary of the International Union of Superiors General, speaks about how Catholic religious communities can influence business leaders and politicians in addressing global challenges.
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Davos Forum: Global Solidarity Fund presents assistance plans
By Admin Webmaster 5/22/2022 8:26:17 PMFrom Sunday 22 May to Tuesday 24 May Catholic religious men and women will discuss leadership and social inclusion in the global arena.
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Caritas Australia raises alarm over Horn of Africa hunger crisis
By Admin Webmaster 5/20/2022 8:37:56 PMCaritas Australia launches “the Africa Food Crisis Appeal” to provide urgently needed humanitarian aid to countries in the Horn of Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea.
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2021 Global Climate Report warns of alarming record temps
By Admin Webmaster 5/18/2022 7:20:28 PMIn its new ‘State of the Global Climate 2021’ report, the World Meteorological Organization says the past seven years have been the hottest on record and that greenhouse gas concentrations, sea-level rise, ocean heat, and ocean acidification set new records in 2021.
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Experts reflect on family migration ahead of International Family Day
By Admin Webmaster 5/13/2022 10:21:15 PMExperts from the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU) share their academic reflections on family migration in view of the International Day of Families to be celebrated on Sunday.
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Embassy of Netherlands pays tribute to Blessed Titus Brandsma
By Admin Webmaster 5/11/2022 9:01:37 AMThe Embassy of the Netherlands to the Holy See organizes a conference looking at the heroic role of Dutch journalist and World War II martyr Fr. Titus Brandsma in promoting truth, human rights, and freedom of the press - a commitment that cost him his life. Pope Francis is set to declare him a Saint on May 15.
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Ivory Coast: UN COP 15 summit against deforestation holds in Abidjan
By Admin Webmaster 5/10/2022 7:50:41 PMHeads of state, government leaders, and representatives of the private sector and civil society gather in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 9 – 20 May, for the COP 15 summit on deforestation, which aims to promote action against the degradation of land and the harmful consequences for biodiversity and populations.
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Chernobyl charity CEO: Child welfare humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine
By Admin Webmaster 5/9/2022 7:52:18 PMAs war continues to rage in Ukraine, the Voluntary CEO of Chernobyl Children International, Adi Roche speaks about how her organisation is mobilising to help the most vulnerable.
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Jesuit economist urges African governments to prioritise integration of regional economies
By Admin Webmaster 5/6/2022 10:22:40 AMUN Secretary-General António Guterres has been visiting Senegal, Niger and Nigeria since 1 May 2022. During the visits, he has appealed for debt relief so that African governments can invest in social security and sustainable development.
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World Press Freedom Day: Reclaiming data privacy
By Admin Webmaster 5/4/2022 9:59:54 AMFollowing the Regina Coeli prayer, last Sunday, Pope Francis mentioned that 3 May marks World Press Freedom Day, sponsored by UNESCO. The Pope paid tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the service they offer covering world events.
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Ukraine's President seeks evacuations from Mariupol
By Admin Webmaster 5/2/2022 7:50:27 AMUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says authorities are working to evacuate more people trapped in a steel plant in Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol.
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EU and Church officials discuss solidarity for Ukrainian refugees
By Admin Webmaster 5/1/2022 6:30:34 AMEU, civil society, journalists and Church representatives discuss "Solidarity and European cooperation for refugees from the war in Ukraine" at a meeting hosted in Rome to better understand how all are assisting those fleeing the war.
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Millions in India, Pakistan reel under extreme heatwave
By Admin Webmaster 5/1/2022 6:21:20 AMIndia’s maximum temperatures reached 43-46°C in widespread areas on 28 April, and Pakistan recorded similar temperatures, with March being the hottest month for both countries in decades.
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Noel Curran: Media have a duty to report the horror of war
By Admin Webmaster 4/30/2022 9:50:28 PMInterview with the director-general of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) on the importance of good journalism in a time of crisis. Curran expresses gratitude to Pope Francis for having underlined the role of journalists reporting on the ground in Ukraine, even risking their lives.
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Cost of living crisis: The poorest are suffering most
By Admin Webmaster 4/30/2022 9:46:54 PMAs the cost of living crisis continues to put a squeeze on people’s purse strings, the CEO of independent think tank Social Justice Ireland, Fr Seàn Healy, S.M.A., says a society will be judged by how it treats its most vulnerable.
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Mozambique: Ilhas da Paz supports thousands of families with food
By Admin Webmaster 4/29/2022 4:51:37 PMThe association, Ilhas da Paz (Islands of Peace), in Mozambique, is providing essential food products to about five thousand families in the city and province of Maputo. This solidarity is something the association does annually within the framework of Ramadan, celebrated by Muslims.
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Many Afghan families surviving on bread and water this Ramadan
By Admin Webmaster 4/28/2022 9:39:43 AMAfghanistan’s worsening economic and food crisis is heavily impacting families and children, says Save the Children. Only 7 per cent of familoies reported having enough to eat in March.
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UN: Human activity leading to rise in disasters
By Admin Webmaster 4/26/2022 9:38:06 PMIn a new report published on Tuesday by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), it warns that humanity is on “spiral of self-destruction” as disasters rise.
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WCC joins UNICEF in World Immunization Week
By Admin Webmaster 4/26/2022 9:29:10 PMAs World Immunization Week is observed from 24-30 April with the theme “Long Life for All,” the World Council of Churches (WCC) and its vaccine champions continue to support sharing accurate information about vaccines as well as access to vaccines across the globe.
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Caritas Africa appeals for urgent action to address drought and famine in Africa
By Admin Webmaster 4/26/2022 9:21:44 PMA humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in the drought-stricken areas of Africa. Caritas Africa has joined more than 50 non-governmental organisations and networks in calling for an urgent response.
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Cardinal Ranjith calls for justice and change in Sri Lanka
By Admin Webmaster 4/25/2022 4:16:12 PMAs the 269 victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka are commemorated during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday, the Archbishop of Colombo talks about the quest for truth and justice, and about a State that continues to fail its people.
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Aid agencies call for urgent action against famine in Horn of Africa
By Admin Webmaster 4/23/2022 6:02:44 AMSave the Children and Church aid agencies are calling on the international community for urgent humanitarian aid to Ethiopia, Somalia Kenya where at least 16 million people risk starvation due to the the worst drought in 40 years.
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Sri Lankan cardinal reiterates coverup in Easter bombing probe
By Admin Webmaster 4/23/2022 5:55:11 AMAccording to Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, the former president, intelligence units and police had prior information about the impending terrorist suicide bomb attacks on 3 churches and 3 hotels in Sri Lanka, 3 years ago.
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British Bishop criticizes UK government Rwanda asylum plan
By Admin Webmaster 4/22/2022 9:36:55 AMThe Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales, Bishop Paul McAleenan criticizes the UK government’s plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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UN chief calls for Orthodox Easter truce in Ukraine war
By Admin Webmaster 4/22/2022 9:29:05 AMThe Secretary General of the United Nations joins Pope Francis' call for a “4-day Holy Week humanitarian pause” in the Ukraine war, on the occasion of the current Orthodox Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday.
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UNICEF: War a 'nightmare for Ukraine’s children'
By Admin Webmaster 4/14/2022 9:09:35 PMThough the humanitarian crisis emerging from the war in Ukraine is evolving day by day, aid organizations have been responding and helping the victims as much as possible, but UNICEF's Manuel Fontaine warns that it is unfortunately not enough.
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UNICEF: War, a nightmare for Ukraine’s children
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2022 8:19:21 PMEnding a 10-day visit to Ukraine last week, UNICEF’s Emergency Programme Director, Manuel Fontaine, on Monday briefed the UN Security Council on the situation in the country.
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Sri Lankan Buddhist monks call for all-party government
By Admin Webmaster 4/6/2022 9:04:16 AMProtesters say they don't need support from chief prelates and would like to see President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in jail
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A fifth of Afghan families forced to send children to work
By Admin Webmaster 2/16/2022 11:11:32 AMA survey by Save the Children Fund finds that a third of Afghan families have lost their entire household income since the Taliban takeover of the country in August.
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Christian Conference of Asia Job Vacancies – 2022 Chiang Mai, Thailand
By Admin Webmaster 2/14/2022 9:59:21 AMThe Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications for the following positions at the CCA headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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India’s vice president urges practice of religion without hate speech
By Admin Webmaster 1/5/2022 8:20:00 AMIndia’s Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu paid homage to the country’s Catholic Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara for his contribution to harmony, tolerance and social uplift through spiritual, educational, social and cultural reforms.
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Japanese Bishop calls for peace on 76th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
By Admin Webmaster 8/7/2021 8:50:30 PMArchbishop Joseph Mitsuaki Takami of Nagasaki highlights the importance of joint efforts toward peace, as Japan commemorates the 76th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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5.9 million Covid-19 infections in Asia in 2 weeks
By Admin Webmaster 5/14/2021 9:10:38 AMThe world’s largest humanitarian network has raised an alarm that the world's fastest surge of Covid-19 is taking place in Asia, pushing hospitals and health systems in the continent to the brink of collapse.
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Pope prays for victims of floods in Indonesia and East Timor
By Admin Webmaster 4/9/2021 9:26:55 AMPope Francis says he is praying for the victims of devastating floods and landslides that engulfed a cluster of islands in Indonesia and East Timor.
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Asian cardinals appeal for peace in Myanmar
By Admin Webmaster 3/26/2021 8:20:20 AMIn a joint message, twelve cardinals from across the continent call on all in Myanmar for an end to violence and express their closeness to Cardinal Bo and the Church in the troubled nation.
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Indonesia: Muslim body declares Chinese vaccine halal
By Admin Webmaster 1/11/2021 10:22:22 AMJAKARTA, Indonesia (AA): Indonesia’s top Muslim body on Friday declared China’s Sinovac vaccine for COVID-19 halal, or permissible under Islam.
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Partners for peace and humanitarian aid in Myanmar
By Admin Webmaster 12/16/2020 10:04:45 AMLWF speaks at Canadian Parliament on human rights in Rakhine State
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Caritas Philippines' global appeal for typhoon victims
By Admin Webmaster 11/4/2020 9:52:43 AMThe national director of Caritas Philippines appeals for everyone’s “kindness, generosity and compassion” to help those hit by Typhoon Goni, the world’s most powerful tropical storm this year.
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Asian bishops’ solidarity with jailed Indian Jesuit
By Admin Webmaster 10/27/2020 9:51:55 AMThe Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences is calling for the release of Indian Jesuit priest Father Stan Swamy and 15 human rights activists facing trial for alleged links with Maoist rebels.
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Covid-19: Manila Cathedral reopens to public after six months
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 10:15:57 AMWith the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, the Mother Church of the Philippines is reopening its doors to the public on September 16, while limiting numbers.
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Three weeks of prayer in Philppines for “national healing”
By Admin Webmaster 7/16/2020 9:11:53 AMThree weeks of common prayer for the many challenges that the Asian country is facing: "With the help of Mary," writes Archbishop Villegas, "we will never be helpless".
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APEC leaders denounce terrorism
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Asia-Pacific leaders said "economic growth, prosperity, and opportunity are among the most powerful tools to address the root causes of terrorism and radicalization." -
Religious Pluralism at Pan Kho Buddhist Temple in Indonesia
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDespite a number of threats to Buddhist monuments in Indonesia in recent years, including a plan in 2014 by the Islamic State terrorist group (formerly known as ISIS) to destroy the 1,200-year-old Borobudur Temple in Central Java, the degree of religious tolerance at Klenteng Pan Kho... -
In the Philippines, indigenous festival draws tourists, criticism
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe city of Davao in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has taken on an air of celebration as it stages its annual "Kadayawan Festival." Held every third week of August, the weeklong festival highlights the culture and tradition of the indigenous mountain peoples... -
We are starting to destroy ourselves
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHeat waves in Pakistan, toxic floods in Vietnam, crippling haze in Malaysia and torrential rain in Myanmar. In just the past few weeks alone, South and Southeast Asia have been wracked with extreme weather events ... -
Bangladesh religious leaders condemn slaying of blogger
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe killing of a fourth blogger this year, allegedly by Islamic militants, has drawn condemnation from religious leaders in Bangladesh. Niladri Chatterjee was hacked to death in his home in Dhaka on Friday. The 40-year old blogger who used the pen name... -
China set for first public ordination of bishop since 2012
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen Father Joseph Zhang Yinlin is ordained bishop of Anyang in Henan province on August 4, he will become the first publicly ordained Chinese bishop in three years and the first since the Vatican and China restarted its dialogue in June 2014. -
Indonesian environmentalists: the Pope's encyclical, 'huge' step in defense of water and agriculture
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSister Alphonsa Triatmi, a bio activist, urges the Indonesian Church to organize courses and seminars on “Laudato sì". The female religious battles against "evil and destructive" lifestyles. The encyclical gives "great support" for the struggle in defense of nature. -
For Buddhist environmentalist, ‘Laudato si’’ gives hope for our common home
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Encyclical on environmental protection should inspire all new political projects. The planet’s development must go hand in hand with curbing unbridled economic development. By the end of the century, there will be 250 million "climate refugees". -
Myanmar Buddhists launch fresh anti-Rohingya protests
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAround 500 people, backed by dozens of monks, gathered under heavy rain in the state capital Sittwe. They kept chanting slogans. The protest disbanded voluntarily after two hours. However, no violence was reported. A protest leader said... -
Indonesia the most religiously harmonious country: politician
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWith six faiths officially recognized by the government, Indonesia can be considered the most religiously harmonious country in the world, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said in his opening speech at the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace, in Bandung on Wednesday. -
In India, a devastating harvest season for northern farmers puts lives at risk
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDevinder Bhardwaj was hoping for a bumper crop on his modest four-acre (1.6 hectare) plot of land. The profits from selling his wheat in the market, he hoped, would provide a much-needed injection to his family’s savings. But this year, unseasonal rains and hailstorms washed away his plans. -
Holy See recognizes two Laos martyrdoms
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDuring a private audience on Tuesday, Pope Francis advanced the causes of canonization of 12 potential saints, two of whom were martyred by communist revolutionaries in Laos in 1960. The May 5 audience with Cardinal Angelo Amato also formally approved the canonization of ... -
Religious not perfect but trying: Phil theologian
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM“If we become perfect then we should leave because we are already perfect. But this is a lifelong goal,” Fr. Timoner... -
International assistance dispatched to Nepal following quake
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMInternational aid groups and governments escalated efforts to dispatch rescuers and supplies to earthquake-hit Nepal on Sunday, but severed communications and landslides in the Himalayan nation posed formidable challenges to the relief effort. -
In Bangladesh Rohingya refugee camps, fear and hope greet relocation agenda
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFor Dil Mohammad and his family, a cramped refugee camp on the edge of southeastern Bangladesh has become a reluctant home for almost a quarter-century. The 61-year-old Muslim Rohingya refugee brought his family ... -
Blind children defy 'bad karma' to perform in Thai orchestra
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDeftly feeling their way along the bumps of the braille score, the young players of Thailand's first blind orchestra memorize scales, defying both their impairment and ingrained negative attitudes towards disability.
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Holy See and Vietnam consolidate good and fruitful relations
By Admin Webmaster 4/22/2022 7:56:59 PMIn a meeting in Hanoi this week the Vietnam – Holy See Joint Working Group consolidated the relations between the two States and agreed to continue to strengthen fruitful dialogue and mutual trust.
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Jesuit Social Apostolate Office’s Emergency Food Program Helps the Poor in Saigon
By Admin Webmaster 8/9/2021 8:23:57 AMHochiminh City, one of Vietnam’s biggest cities, was hit by a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections in the late April. The city recorded 166 local transmitted cases, the highest daily total since on Monday 21 June 2021, the highest daily total since the start of the outbreak.
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Vietnamese diocese blessed with 34 new priests
By Admin Webmaster 7/28/2021 9:26:46 AMAs Vietnam battles its worst surge in the Covid-19 pandemic, Vinh Diocese has been blessed with an abundance of priestly vocations, many of whom will be serving in other territories of the nation.
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Card. Bo: “Killing must stop at once” in Myanmar
By Admin Webmaster 3/17/2021 11:01:06 AMCardinal Charles Bo of Yangon on Sunday raised his voice once more against brutal force and killing by Myanmar's security forces as the country saw its bloodiest day to date with 38 dead.
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Vietnamese sisters assisting people with Hansen’s disease
By Admin Webmaster 3/17/2021 10:52:11 AMReligious sisters in Vietnam refuse to give up their mission of helping people afflicted by Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy), despite the closure of a leprosarium in 2012 to make way for a seaside resort.
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Caritas Vietnam assisting storm and flood victims
By Admin Webmaster 11/18/2020 9:23:28 AMIn a little over a month, Vietnam's central region has been battered by 7 tropical storms and typhoons, causing widespread floods and landslides that killed more than 200 people.
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Hmong Catholics keep faith in Vietnam despite hardship
By Admin Webmaster 8/23/2018 9:27:10 PMEthnic group passes down religious beliefs to younger generations amid restrictions and absence of priests
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Visitors from 40 countries can now apply for e-visas for Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/4/2017 5:30:30 PMA two-year pilot program effective from February 1 allows visitors from 40 countries to apply and receive Vietnamese visas via the Internet.
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Tens of thousands attend charity event to support children with cancer in Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA series of activities were also featured at the event, including music performances, paper sunflower making, handmade sunflower sales, exhibitions of paintings drawn by child cancer patients, fundraising flea markets, and many more. -
Homélie a la Messe Chrismale 2015
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAux prêtres, religieux et religieuses, aux séminaristes et à tous les laïcs et laïques, 1. Très chers frères et sœurs, aujourd'hui, nous sommes réunis assez nombreux à la cathédrale de l'archidiocèse pour célébrer la messe chrismale, nous rappelant les uns aux autres la poursuite de la mission rédemptrice ... -
Overseas Vietnamese celebrate Tet at home
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMore than 300 expat Vietnamese joined a cozy Tet (Lunar New Year) gathering in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, which serves as an annual reminder of their home country’s long-standing traditions. -
Candied fruit for a sweet and happy new year
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMứt Tết (Tet candied fruit) is an indispensable treat during the Lunar New Year Festival. Tet is a time when everyone prepares a box of colorful candied fruits at home to give visitors, gift to friends and family, ... -
Traditional festival to welcome in Tet
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA recreated ethnic minority market from the northern province of Lao Cai features unique specialities such as green tea, rice wine, thang co (horse or beef meat, bones and tripe cooked together), men men (steamed ground maize) and... -
Photos of birds in mating season on display in HCMC
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe beauty and unique moments captured by photos of birds in Vietnam’s tropical forests will be on display at an exhibition at Ho Chi Minh City’s Youth Cultural House from January 24 to 28. -
Cardinal Filoni in Vietnam: Evangelii Gaudium the programmatic text of the Church today
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Cardinal Fernando Filoni, is this week making a pastoral visit to Vietnam. On Tuesday, he held meetings in Hà Nội with the members of the Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam, and a group of priests. -
Pope Francis meets with Prime Minister of Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPope Francis on Saturday received in audience the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyễn Tân Dũng. It was the Prime Minister’s second visit to the Vatican. Following the meeting, the Holy See released ... -
Vietnam debates prostitution: 'social evil' or legitimate job?
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFor Vietnamese sex workers like Do Thi Oanh, being caught touting for business used to carry a long stint in forced "rehabilitation", but as fines replace detention, many detect a shifting attitude towards the world's oldest profession. -
Japanese, VN artists usher in summer
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA group of Japanese and Vietnamese artists in HCM City is showcasing works in oil and lacquer, watercolours and mixed media, as a greeting to summer. The exhibition, Summer Meeting, displays 30 abstract paintings featuring the beauty of ... -
Delta faces major water crisis
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMMore efforts must be made to efficiently manage and use scarce water resources of the Mekong River as climate change and rapid development to produce electricity have threatened its sustainability. -
Table ronde autour de l’ouvrage « Le phénomène humain » de Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDans ce livre, l’auteur développe une vision originale de l'univers, dans laquelle l'évolution s'applique au domaine de l'esprit, dans une tentative de réconciliation de la science moderne et de la spiritualité. -
Ho Chi Minh City's cool homegrown Ikea
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA carefully-curated collection of hand-crafted South-East Asian items is now on display at the sleek new Sadec District in Ho Chi Minh City. A new store opened at the top of HCMC’s District 1 in April, providing the city with a sleek place to shop for cool local products ... -
Traditional music festival gathers expat Vietnamese players
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA “dan tranh” (16-chord zither) festival, which kicked off on Monday, is attended by several expat Vietnamese ensembles the world over who have been dedicated to their home country’s traditional musical instrument. -
Paris exhibition features photos of changing VN
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMPortraits of Vietnamese ethnic groups taken by photographers Sebastien Laval from France and Le Vuong of Viet Nam will be on show in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris from today until July 6. -
Light pollution causes traffic accidents, health issues in Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis is because excessive light can cause myriad problems such as disease, sleep deprivation, traffic accidents, and other issues harmful to human health. Damage caused by electric light has not been dealt with seriously, despite the fact that it has been identified by ... -
At least 13 Vietnamese killed in Thai road accident
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAt least 13 Vietnamese passengers were killed early on Monday when their van collided with a truck as they travelled to northeastern Thailand, police said. -
South China Sea: After violence, Beijing evacuates thousands of workers from Vietnam
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAn emergency flight has repatriated 16 seriously injured workers. 4 thousand others ready to leave in next few days; 3 thousand workers left the country over weekend. Tensions remain high. Vietnamese Bishop: Hanoi has been "too accommodating " with ... -
Museum puts evolution on show
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe Viet Nam National Museum of Nature, designed to be the leading museum of its kind in Viet Nam, opened a new exhibition hall on the evolution of living things on Thursday... -
Thousands of Vietnam workers in anti-China protest
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThousands of workers staged a protest at an industrial park in southern Vietnam Tuesday over China's deployment of a drilling rig in contested waters, damaging factories and offices, official media said. -
Renowned French singer Patricia Kaas visits Vietnam after 20 years
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMFrench singer Patricia Kaas will have a series of activities in Vietnam after she arrived here Sunday for a second visit to the Southeast Asian country since 1994... -
On the origin of Vietnamese’s bad habits
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAssociate Professor Nguyen Minh Hoa, vice chair of the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Urban Planning and Development, stressed that though all peoples have their own undesirable habits and make fun of them sometimes, Vietnamese people tend to have more of them.
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