August, 2019
Philippine Church in anguish as lush lands become ‘killing fields’
August 8, 2019 · By Inday Espina-Varona, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Belligerents in Asia’s longest-running armed conflict have left residents on the Philippines’ fourth largest island terrorized over the last two weeks. Armed men killed 21 people on Negros Island in ten days. Now 300 elite police officers are bound for the island, which has two provinces hosting four million people. National Police chief Oscar Albayalde […]
Read More...The Washington Post’s new slogan turns out to be an old saying
August 7, 2019 ·
It may be the most widely debated and commented upon newspaper slogan since . . . well, has there ever been a widely debated newspaper slogan? The Washington Post added a new phrase beneath its online masthead this week — “Democracy Dies in Darkness” — and the commentary flowed immediately. The slogan quickly trended on Twitter, drawing tweets […]
Read More...Massive online pedophile ring busted by cops
August 7, 2019 · By NBC News for www.nbcnews.com
An Internet pedophile ring with up to 70,000 members — thought to be the world’s largest —has been uncovered by police, a security official said Wednesday. The European police agency Europol said in a statement that “Operation Rescue” had identified 670 suspects and that 230 abused children in 30 countries had been taken to safety. More children […]
Read More...Prelate condemns killing of rights lawyer in Philippines
August 7, 2019 · By Joe Torres, Manila for www.ucanews.com
A Catholic bishop in the central Philippines has called for renewed talks between the government and communist rebels following the killing of a human rights lawyer in Negros Oriental province. In a pastoral letter, Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos said that while there have been attempts to arrive at a peace deal, “both sides have to return to […]
Read More...Widows of Philippines’ drug war weave hope
August 7, 2019 · By Basilio Sepe for international.la-croix.com
In a small church in the suburbs of Manila, a group of widows try to find meaning to go on with life by weaving. Photo by Basilio Sepe In a small church in the suburb of the Philippine capital, a group of women who all lost their loved ones to the government’s bloody war on […]
Read More...Pope: Church needs apostolate of prevention to protect minors from abuse
August 7, 2019 · By Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Prevention is key in protecting minors from abuse, Pope Francis has said. The protection of minors is a serious concern and what is needed is “an apostolate of prevention,” he said in a video message to Catholic leaders taking part in a safeguarding course at the Pontifical University of Mexico. The month-long course, ending July […]
Read More...Irish nun’s medal for service to Pakistan
August 5, 2019 · By ucanews.com reporter, Lahore for www.ucanews.com
Britain’s St. Mary’s University has announced that it will honor Sister Berchmans Conway with the Benedict Medal. The award ceremony has been set for July 17 at London’s Westminster Cathedral. The prestigious medal will be presented to her by the archbishop of Westminster and chancellor of St. Mary’s, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, during a summer graduation […]
Read More...Philippine authorities order closure of 55 tribal schools
August 5, 2019 · By Joe Torres, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippine education officials have ordered the closure of 55 tribal schools in the southern region of Mindanao for allegedly teaching “left-leaning ideologies.” The country’s Department of Education told the schools last week to explain their alleged links to communist rebels operating in the region. The schools were denied permits to operate for the upcoming 2019-20 […]
Read More...Novena For Earth Defenders
August 5, 2019 · By Columban Center for columbancenter.org
83 environmental defenders were killed in 2018. 197 were killed in 2017. Many more are being targeted by state forces or corporations and their security guards. We invite you to stand in solidarity with the courageous people who defend our common home, especially indigenous communities, by praying a “Novena for Earth Defenders.”
Read More...Amazonia Synod 9: Synod implications for the Philippines
August 5, 2019 · By John B Din for www.indcatholicnews.com
John B Din is the Columban Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Co-ordinator in the Philippines and reflects upon October’s Synod on the Amazon. He is in his 27th year as a Columban Lay Missionary, and now back in his native country after seven years on mission in Brazil and 11 years in Peru. He […]
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