Tag: Newsletter
Philippine groups call for ‘positive’ parenting approach
The proposed measure is “geared towards a more holistic and inclusive approach involving parents and caregivers”
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
Photos of collapsed ceilings in some of the hospital rooms were posted on the local fire service's official Facebook page
Catholic archdiocese in India breaks fast with Muslims, other faiths
Archbishop Couto of Delhi said the gathering "bodes well for brotherhood among people of different cultures and religion"
Counting Christmas stars in a Buddhist land
The parish priest said the stars “represent the high spirit of sharing goodness to each other”
India’s Syro-Malabar Church backs Pope Francis’ synodal process
Father Paul Thelakkat stressed “the importance of a participatory and open synodal process” at the lower levels of the Church
Piety or noise nuisance? Indonesia tackles call to prayer volume backlash
Criticizing the loud call to prayer can lead to accusations of blasphemy, a crime punishable by as much as five years imprisonment
Global civil society alliance appeals for probe into Philippine rights situation
CIVICUS noted that one year on from the adoption of a resolution at the UNHRC, “serious civic freedoms violations continue to occur"
Simple sharing
How often do we see the oppressed and the oppressor attending Mass together, as if one’s turmoil is not being caused by the other
Caritas Philippines calls for COVID-19 ‘vaccine for all’
The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called on the government to give all Filipinos access to COVID-19 vaccines when these become available.
Cardinal Tagle: Turn parishes, other places of ministry into ‘home’
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle appealed to priests, nuns and lay leaders to transform their places of ministry into a “home” where everyone is a family.
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