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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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‘The right to possess nothing’: St. Clare play ends Singapore run on anti-poverty day

Singapore play on St Clare challenges audiences to reconsider poverty, simplicity and possessions through faith, humor and reflection

‘Becoming Indonesian’ takes shape through diversity at Eco Camp Bandung

Participants from across Indonesia discover how shared spaces, different beliefs and everyday encounters can nurture trust, respect and brotherhood

Bali pilgrimage reunites former seminarian with memory of longtime friend

Features Mathias Hariyadi -
A visit to Marian shrines led Putut Indarto to rediscover friendship, vocation and prayer through an unexpected encounter

Papuan students discover mission in education, faith, and service

Features Albertus Istiarto, Indonesia -
A retreat in Central Java encouraged young Papuans to connect faith, education and future professions with service to others

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

Features Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
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

Catholic Church & Asia Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Catechists explored how artificial intelligence can support teaching while stressing doctrinal accuracy, ethical use and irreplaceable human relationships

COMMENTARY >>

The busyness trap: When work and life crowd out God

Benedict Tang -
There is a dimension of Singapore's busyness problem that deserves specific attention: the experience of the sandwich generation

Pope Leo XIV gives stern warning to bishops on clerical child abuse

Father Shay Cullen -
Bringing child abusers to justice, convicting, and jailing them is a most important way to protect children from priests and laypeople committing heinous crime

Crop change, land use change, climate change: Conversations with Indigenous youth

Fr. Pedro Walpole, SJ -
There is much work ahead but there are also many sources inspiration in stories from those who share the hope, care, practice, with a moral and spiritual grounding

Five Mysteries of Peace: A Rosary for Asia’s wounded world

John Singarayar SVD -
This October, let the Magnificat become our song: a song of hope in a wounded world, a song of the lowly lifted up, a song of mercy stronger than violence

Pope Leo XIV: Marital love is tireless and faithful ‘Yes’ for a lifetime

Pope Leo XIV -
Pope pens the foreword for a new edition of “YOUCAT: Love Forever,” a book to accompany young people in reflecting on love, relationship and marriage

Why October needs an ecological Rosary

John Singarayar SVD -
If we take this Rosary seriously, October could become more than a devotional tradition. It could become a school of ecological holiness

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

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Children urged to become missionaries through daily acts of peace, solidarity

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At a centenary gathering, young Catholics were encouraged to serve others, support the vulnerable and build friendship across differences

Deaf Catholics from 21 nations meet in Seoul on access, leadership and mission

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Delegates from 21 nations discussed sign language access, pastoral leadership and regional cooperation during the Seoul gathering.

Thailand, Holy See deepen ties on peace, development and humanitarian cooperation

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The two sides also discussed visa exemptions for diplomatic passport holders while highlighting education, healthcare and religious freedom

Faith, theater, and music mark Franciscan Jubilee in Abu Dhabi

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Parishioners joined prayer, drama and sacred music in a Jubilee observance reflecting Franciscan values of humility, peace and fraternity

Holy See: Nuclear weapons are one of gravest threats to humanity

Isabella H. de Carvalho, Vatican News -
The Holy See insists on the need to eliminate nuclear weapons in order to promote peace and international security

Youth take central role in Thailand’s World Mission Sunday centenary

Chainarong Monthienvichienchai -
Catholic youth and lay missionaries across Thailand marked World Mission Sunday with prayer, formation, outreach and community activities

‘The right to possess nothing’: St. Clare play ends Singapore run on anti-poverty day

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Singapore play on St Clare challenges audiences to reconsider poverty, simplicity and possessions through faith, humor and reflection

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POPE LEO XIV >>

Pope at Angelus: ‘I have truly felt your support’

Pope Leo XIV thanks Gemelli Hospital staff and expresses gratitude “to all those who have prayed for me over these past few days”
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Pope Leo’s postoperative recovery ‘progressing normally’

On his third day in the hospital, Pope Leo XIV's doctors say his chest X-ray in the morning shows "good recovery of the lung
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Pope Leo has good second night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, and got up and had breakfast
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Pope Leo’s postoperative recovery progressing well

The Holy See Press Office says the Pope underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery on Wednesday morning
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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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