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Abducted Catholic priest, catechist freed by Myanmar’s resistance movement
The abducted priest and catechist were reportedly released through the intercession of local church leaders
Thousands rush to get vaccine before lockdown in Metro Manila
Restrictions on movement have been reimposed across Metro Manila to slow the spread of COVID-19's Delta variant
Hindu extremists beat Christian pastor in India; TV station attacked
In July alone, at least 30 Christians were accused of engaging in forced religious conversions and arrested in India’s Uttar Pradesh state
ASEAN appoints Brunei diplomat as envoy to Myanmar
The envoy has been tasked with ending violence in Myanmar and opening dialogue between the military rulers and their opponents
Philippine Catholic Church, Independent Church sign documents of reconciliation
The Church leaders vowed to “strive for the healing and purification of memories among our members” and promised to pursue “dialogue”
Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for US$1M COVID-19 vaccine donation
The collection of funds to help pay for COVID-19 vaccines in poor countries is part of South Korea’s activities for the jubilee year
Catholic climate movement takes on new name to carry title of...
The Global Catholic Climate Movement announced on July 29 that it will now be known as the “Laudato Si Movement”
Christians in India pay homage to Father Stan Swamy on ‘National...
Various groups marked the day by calling for justice for Father Swamy and for the immediate release of his 15 companions
Watchdog claims more than 80 ethnic Chin killed by Myanmar’s military
The report said most of the ethnic Chin killed by the junta since February were in their 20s and many were under the age of 18
Catholic church groups join efforts to help flood victims in India
In Maharashtra, 149 people have died mainly in landslides and other monsoon related accidents, while another 64 are still missing
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