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SPOTLIGHT: Back to the Future | ‘Nine Grains of Rice’

Nattha Nuchsuwan -
The humble rice grain can inspire future generations to cultivate hope, develop a balanced way of life and ensure cultural and environmental sustainability

SPOTLIGHT: RICE | The Soul of Life and Community

Nattha Nuchsuwan -
Through Indigenous wisdom, rice transcends its role as food, representing spirituality, tradition, and a unifying force for the community

SPOTLIGHT: Building a Better Indigenous Future

Mark Saludes, Philippines -
Through community organizing, a faith-based organization helps Indigenous leaders in Sabah tackle challenges and preserve their way of life

SPOTLIGHT: “They burned our home and killed our brothers”

Church in Action Stephan Uttom Rozario -
Shifting donor priorities leave Catholic Church struggling to support Indigenous people's desperate defense of their ancestral land in Bangladesh

SPOTLIGHT: A Matter of Consent | Greenwashed promises and irregularities in Philippines’ hydropower projects

Equality & Justice Chantal Eco -
With renewable energy goals driving government policies, will these projects truly serve the people whose lands are at stake?

SPOTLIGHT: Dammed if they do

Equality & Justice Chantal Eco -
In their country's pursuit of renewable energy, Indigenous Peoples of the Philippines are placed at risk of losing their ancestral lands
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FEATURES >>

Faith formation continues in northern Thailand through summer catechism camps

Young participants are attending intensive catechism camps aimed at preparing them for Baptism and First Holy Communion

SPOTLIGHT: Climb Lower

Trekking through treacherous mountain paths to bring hope where none existed, their footsteps changed lives

India’s $4-billon bet to secure critical minerals

Features Bhasker Tripathi, Thomson Reuters Foundation -
While India produces some of the copper and graphite it uses at home, it fully imports several critical minerals used in green technologies

Nun combines psychiatry and spirituality to treat mental health disorders

Catholic Church & Asia Mathias Hariyadi -
The "compassion" element of her approach is deeply rooted in Catholic Christian spirituality, promoting genuine love and kindness toward patients

PHOTOS: Cardinal Advincula leads prayer vigil for Pope Francis’s recovery

Features Jire Carreon, Philippines -
The event is part of a nationwide call for prayers initiated by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines

Bangladesh shipyards brace for recycling boom

Features Md. Tahmid Zami, Thomson Reuters Foundation -
But rich companies - which own most of the ships - are also being urged to share some of the heavy transition costs

COMMENTARY >>

Mary’s example: Inspiration to surrender

Sr. Molly Fernandes SFN -
The Annunciation also celebrates the beginning of Christ’s incarnation—God taking human form to redeem humanity

How reflection and brain exercises shape my spirituality

FX Juli Pramana -
Prof. Yuda Turana highlighted the connection between brain structure, spirituality, and mental well-being.

Pope Francis: War is absurd. Let’s disarm the Earth

Pope Francis -
In the letter, published by Vatican News on March 18, the Pope asks Fontana to relaunch and amplify his appeal for peace and disarmament

The Offering of Pope Francis

Jaazeal Jakosalem, OAR -
While recovering from medical treatment, Pope Francis continues to inspire us to stand in solidarity with the least and the last.

Congregation of the Mission: 400 Years of Service

Father Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, C.M. -
The “Church of the Poor” is one where the poor are not only helped but empowered to become helpers, not only evangelized but to evangelize

Formation program: Crucial step to grooming qualified and integrated students

Royani Ping, Indonesia -
Currently, YKCA supports 27 university students from remote areas who are pursuing degrees in various locations

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Catholic schools reject casino bill, cite threats to Thai society

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand -
The initiative has sparked intense public debate, with many expressing deep reservations about its potential consequences

Church in central Philippines launches pre-election drive for good governance and ecology

Mark Saludes -
The social action ministry underscored that the 2025 elections are not merely a political event but a moral opportunity for societal renewal

Macau Diocese celebrates arts and heritage with cultural exhibitions

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Exhibition in Macau blends Chinese calligraphy and Catholic printing history to mark cultural centre’s fifth anniversary celebration

Church in South Korea strengthens support for homeless people

LiCAS.news -
The Good Neighbors program began in 2018 to support the reintegration of homeless individuals by assigning them delivery jobs

Pope Francis: ‘God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost’

Kristina Millare, Catholic News Agency -
“When he comes to know that Jesus is passing through the city, Zacchaeus feels the desire to see him,” he said.

Paid Facebook ads used to undermine ICC case vs Duterte, rights groups say

Mark Saludes, Philippines -
According to the group, the campaign made use of vlogger networks and embedded propaganda in entertainment communities and fan pages

Singapore cardinal reflects on vocation and challenges in dialogue with students

LiCAS.news -
He emphasized that both vocation and leadership must be grounded in a commitment to serve, rather than pursued for status or recognition

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POPE FRANCIS & THE CHURCH >>

Pope Francis remains in stable condition

Pope Francis continues to recuperate from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta

Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus heals our wounds so we can love others

The Holy Father said the Pharisees were “scandalized” by Jesus and would “murmur behind his back” because he welcomed sinners

Pope encourages confessors to be ministers of mercy

Pope Francis expressed gratitude for the indispensable sacramental ministry of confessors and entrusted them to the care of Mary

Pope Francis: God desires to offer his love and mercy to those at the ‘crossroads’ of life

The pope said: “Jesus waits for us and lets himself be found precisely when we think that there is no hope left for us.”

CHURCH IN ACTION >>

Church in central Philippines launches pre-election drive for good governance and ecology

The social action ministry underscored that the 2025 elections are not merely a political event but a moral opportunity for societal renewal
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Church in South Korea strengthens support for homeless people

The Good Neighbors program began in 2018 to support the reintegration of homeless individuals by assigning them delivery jobs
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Myanmar quake death toll nears 3,000 as rescuers race against time

Emergency response teams, including international aid groups, are racing against time to provide life-saving assistance
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Caritas Internationalis: ‘We are resolute’ in standing with Myanmar quake survivors

KMSS, the national Caritas member organization in Myanmar, has activated emergency response teams amid significant challenges
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