December, 2021
Papal call against pornography must resonate in Asian churches
December 13, 2021 · By Ben Joseph for www.ucanews.com
Papal call against pornography must resonate in Asian churches Child pornography is one of the worst forms of exploitation and continues to crush the dreams of children globally. This absolute moral degradation is now a part of the multi-billion-dollar global porn industry, with deep roots in Asia. It operates like any business with public relations […]
Read More...Prayer for Spiritual Strength
December 13, 2021 · By Shay Cullen
Prayer for Spiritual Strength Shay Cullen Lord give to me your word of power when I need a friend To hold an outstretched helping hand. Help me Lord to fight for justice, for human rights to make my stand. You showed the way by action and taught us to give, ask no return, and share, […]
Read More...Defending and Protecting Human Rights
December 10, 2021 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Defending and Protecting Human Rights Shay Cullen 10 December 2021 When we look around the world today, we see that the people of many countries do not have their human rights fully respected, honored, protected and celebrated by the governments that have the duty to do so. In fact, everywhere there are many violations by […]
Read More...On a mission to end poverty and suffering in Indonesia
December 9, 2021 · By Konradus Epa, Jakarta for www.ucanews.com
On a mission to end poverty and suffering in Indonesia Father Charles Patrick Edward Borrows believes it was God’s plan to send him to Kampung Laut, a fishing area in Central Java province’s Cilacap district, to help the local poor overcome abject poverty. The 78-year-old Irish Oblate missionary, who became an Indonesian citizen in 1983, […]
Read More...Filipino priest nominated for Dutch rights award
December 9, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Society of Divine Word Father Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a staunch critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, has been nominated for the prestigious Human Rights Tulip Award by the Dutch government. Father Villanueva is among 12 nominees from around the world. One of them will be bestowed with the prestigious award this year. The nomination recognizes the […]
Read More...Church struck in Myanmar military attack on deserted town
December 9, 2021 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Church struck in Myanmar military attack on deserted town At least 49 buildings including a church have been set ablaze in the deserted town of Thantlang in Myanmar’s western Chin state due to shelling by the military. Thantlang Centenary Baptist Church — where the slain pastor Cung Biak Hum served as a minister — was […]
Read More...Philippines opposes Nobel Peace Prize winner going to Oslo
December 9, 2021 · By AFP, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippines opposes Nobel Peace Prize winner going to Oslo Philippine government lawyers have opposed Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa going to Oslo next month to collect her award in person, describing the journalist in court documents as a flight risk. Ressa, co-founder of news website Rappler, and Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov were awarded the […]
Read More...Portugal’s Catholic bishops announce independent child sexual abuse commission
December 6, 2021 · By Catarina Demony and Sergio Goncalves for www.reuters.com
Portugal’s Catholic bishops announce independent child sexual abuse commission LISBON, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Portugal’s Roman Catholic Church said on Thursday it would create an independent commission to investigate historical child sexual abuse allegedly committed by members of the clergy following pressure from prominent congregants to lift a veil of silence around the issue. Portugal’s […]
Read More...Thai police probe Amnesty over support for democracy activists
December 6, 2021 · By UCA News reporter, Bangkok for www.ucanews.com
Thai police probe Amnesty over support for democracy activists The Thai Royal Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the locally based office of Amnesty International poses a threat to national security because of its support for pro-democracy activists. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former army chief, has ordered police to investigate after a […]
Read More...Duterte critic takes helm of Philippine bishops’ conference
December 6, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Duterte critic takes helm of Philippine bishops’ conference A Catholic bishop who is a staunch critic of President Rodrigo Duterte began his term on Dec. 1 as president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines. Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, 62, will lead his brother bishops until Nov. 30, 2023, together with PasigBishop Mylo Hubert Vergara as […]
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