Blessed Eliswa is “a source of inspiration for all those who work, in the Church and in society, for the dignity of women,” the pope said.
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Reports spread that U.S. President Donald Trump appealed directly to China’s Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai when they met in South Korea Oct. 30.
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“Those who could not go to Rome for the pilgrimage have at least come here and expressed their desire” to celebrate the special jubilee time, said the pastor.
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Pope urges Catholic leaders across Asia to adopt ‘zero tolerance’ stance on abuse
by UCA Newsby UCA NewsThe first National Safeguarding Conference, held in the Catholic-majority Philippines,, drew more than 300 bishops, religious superiors and lay experts.
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Maryknoll missionary trains migrant workers in Taiwan to defend their rights
by Paul Jeffreyby Paul JeffreyAs migrant workers wrestled with the pandemic, Niece listened to their growing concerns, wanting to do more than just refer them to the Ministry of Labor.
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“The political situation remains heated, so we can’t yet speak of any stability,” explained the coordinating secretary of the Madagascar bishops’ conference.
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On Oct. 2, Philippine officials said they would end rescue efforts and shift to giving aid to the more than 20,000 displaced residents.
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Most protesters were at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, or EDSA shrine, a major intersection in the heart of Metro Manila.
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First lay synod in India’s Eastern Catholic Church seeks greater representation
by UCA Newsby UCA NewsThe special synod resolved to seek 50% representation for laity, with women forming up to 40% of that share, in every decision-making body of the church.
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As Hong Kong Catholic activist’s trial reaches final stretch, appeals grow to ‘save him’
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsAfter a year of pro-democracy protests in 2019, China in 2020 imposed the national security law, which has all but silenced dissent in Hong Kong, AP reported.
