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SPOTLIGHT: Washing mud from their eyes

Mathias Hariyadi -
Bringing light of hope in flood-devasted Diocese of Sibolga, Indonesia

SPOTLIGHT: Electrifying Hope

Mark Saludes -
Indigenous village in central Philippines marks first electrified New Year with light and hope

SPOTLIGHT: The tide is high and they are holding on

Mathias Hariyadi -
Even after seeing tidal floods destroy homes and livelihoods, Sr. Vincentia and those around her are not the kind to give up

SPOTLIGHT: Breaking the sound barrier

Church in Action Chainarong Monthienvichienchai and Mark Saludes -
Invisible struggle of Thailand's deaf Catholics to find voice in the Church with many having not received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for years

SPOTLIGHT: Don’t Stop Me Now | MISSION POSSIBLE Season 2

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Energy, creativity and synodality with the next generation - Thai youth hack for hope

SPOTLIGHT: Climb Lower

Church in Action June Nattha Nuchsuwan & Kamolthip Vongleethanaporn -
Trekking through treacherous mountain paths to bring hope where none existed, their footsteps changed lives
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FEATURES >>

Beyond the Golden Buzzer: What Nene Royal’s historic victory teaches us about nurturing children

Nene Royal’s historic victory offers parents and educators lessons on nurturing children’s curiosity, freedom, talent, and authentic growth

Catholic catechists explore AI tools while stressing human role in faith formation in Thailand

Catechists explored how artificial intelligence can support teaching while stressing doctrinal accuracy, ethical use and irreplaceable human relationships

Mission school turns peace observance into lessons on creation and reconciliation

Church in Action Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Students connect peace, environmental care and awareness through a school tradition shaped by prayer, reflection and community action

Philippine tribe in limbo over US-led tech hub

Features Agence France-Presse -
The Aetas remain uncertain if the government would help them build new homes or provide land to cultivate for income if they are moved

Korean priest’s journey reflects Church’s growing missionary role

Features Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
A Korean missionary priest reflects on cross-cultural ministry and Church shaped by decades of receiving and sending missionaries

Thai missionary in Taiwan sees God’s hand from childhood prayers in Teochew to parish in Hsinchu

Catholic Church & Asia Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Fr. Bosco Phulsap Leelanurak reflects as Thai Missionary Society marks 375 days until 10th anniversary of its Taiwan mission

COMMENTARY >>

Small hands can still hold the world together

John Singarayar SVD -
Thérèse of Lisieux is sometimes softened into greeting-card sentimentality—flowers, gentle smiles, easy comfort

Real-world needs must be prioritized over ‘artificial’ wants

John Leo Algo -
Duty-bearers also have the mandate to ensure that the basic necessities of their citizens are met, including water; these are among universal human rights

AI, Technology, and Violence

Father Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, C.M. -
Because “a world in which machines, albeit sophisticated and faster than us, are the ones to decide to bomb defenseless people, would be truly frightening"

The Broadcast Saint

John Singarayar SVD -
Sheen didn’t stumble into broadcasting. He chose it, deliberately, when many churchmen still treated radio and television as vulgar distractions

Our Lady weeps for digital age

John Singarayar SVD -
In an age tempted to solve suffering out of existence rather than accompany it, she remains a strange, stubborn, necessary witness

AI’s phenomenal growth and child exploitation

Father Shay Cullen -
AI-enabled online child abuse is an international crime that is expanding rapidly beyond the control of government

CBCP head’s homily at Asian Catholic Digital Missionary Assembly opening Mass

CBCP News -
Homily delivered by CBCP President Archbishop Gilbert Garcera at the opening Mass of the Asian Catholic Digital Missionary Assembly at Radio Veritas Asia

A girl child at the heart of faith

John Singarayar SVD -
The deepest tribute to Mary may not be found only in the words we say about her. It may be found in the way we treat the girls entrusted to our care

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Gallagher: Amid severe test to world order, religions can contribute to peace

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Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and Cardinal Baldo Reina highlight religious communities’ contribution to peace at a conference in Rome

Small hands can still hold the world together

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Thérèse of Lisieux is sometimes softened into greeting-card sentimentality—flowers, gentle smiles, easy comfort

Basic Ecclesial Community marks milestone with Scripture, fellowship in Thailand

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Parishioners marked the milestone through Scripture activities, shared worship and community-building rooted in the Basic Ecclesial Community model

Migrant ministry puts focus on protection from trafficking, exploitation in Indonesia

Mathias Hariyadi -
Church and humanitarian networks were urged to strengthen migrant protection through prevention, legal pathways, solidarity and anti-trafficking action

Real-world needs must be prioritized over ‘artificial’ wants

John Leo Algo -
Duty-bearers also have the mandate to ensure that the basic necessities of their citizens are met, including water; these are among universal human rights

‘Paying attention in age of clickbait’ – 2027 World Communications Day theme

Devin Watkins, Vatican News -
The Dicastery for Communication releases the theme for the 2027 World Communications Day, which is “A New Gaze: Paying Attention in the Age of Clickbait”

Environmental group flags risks in Philippine critical-minerals mining push

Mark Saludes -
Policy brief raises concerns over mining approvals, Indigenous rights, environmental safeguards and community participation under Executive Order 122

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POPE LEO XIV >>

Pope to pilgrims in Lourdes: ‘You will leave as missionaries of hope’

Pope calls pilgrims to conversion and penance, urges the Church to conversion, and invites the sick to see their suffering as part of Christ’s redemptive action
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Pope appeals for care and protection of migrant children

Pope Leo XIV appeals for the protection of migrant and refugee children, and for everyone to take responsibility for minors on the move
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Vatican releases itinerary for Pope’s upcoming journey to Latin America

The Holy See Press Office releases the programme, logos and mottos for Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru
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Indonesia launches book honoring Pope Francis’ 2024 visit: A call to live faith, fraternity, and compassion

Indonesia launches Faith, Fraternity, and Compassion book marking Pope Francis’ 2024 visit, celebrating interfaith unity and compassion

Lustrous gems of Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ six “gems” inspire youth, ecology, solidarity, and hope, calling humanity toward justice, harmony, and sacred sustainability

Faith leaders across Asia reflect on Pope Francis’ dialogue-centered vision

Asian religious leaders honor Pope Francis’ legacy of interfaith dialogue, calling it a lasting witness of unity and compassion.

PHLPost issues commemorative stamps honoring the late Pope Francis

The two-stamp design represents the dual nature of Pope Francis’ mission: as the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and as a global voice for humanitarian causes

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