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ASIA/LEBANON - Lebanese PMS Director: Saudi execution of Imam al-Nimr has catastrophic consequences for Lebanon and the Middle East
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (160+ words) 2026-04-09 Over 250 dead in Israeli air strikes on Lebanon; the worst since the outbreak of the war 2026-03-24 The testimony of Father Elias from the Christian villages of southern Lebanon, under attack by the Israeli army: "We are resisting with our living…...
ASIA/MYANMAR - A Christian nominated as vice presidential candidate
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (165+ words) 2026-05-09 A new church in Pathein: "God's work continues amidst uncertainty and insecurity" 2026-04-16 Burmese Bishops express their solidarity with the Pope: "Lay down weapons, open hearts, and seek the difficult but necessary path of dialogue and peace" 2026-04-03 Easter in Loikaw Cathedral,…...
ASIAINDIA - Two Salesians kidnapped and released in Manipur: the Naga and Myanmar insurgents involved in the general instability
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (75+ words) 2026-05-15 Two Salesians kidnapped and released in Manipur: the Naga and Myanmar insurgents involved in the general instability 2026-05-13 Three Kuki Baptist Pastors killed in Manipur 2026-05-11 The National Federation of Churches in India aims to "address the country's most pressing issues together…...
AFRICA/DR CONGO - Bishops: Poverty and violence plague the Ecclesiastical Province of Kinshasa
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (66+ words) 2026-05-15 Bishops: Poverty and violence plague the Ecclesiastical Province of Kinshasa 2026-04-15 Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Lubumbashi 2026-04-14 Threats against human rights defenders in South Kivu 2026-03-27 Bishops: "It is dangerous to revise the Constitution now because there is no consensus or security…...
Cardinal Chow at the exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the diocese's foundation: our joy is in being able to share the joy of the Gospel with Hong Kong
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (238+ words) 2026-05-15 Cardinal Chow at the exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the diocese's foundation: our joy is in being able to share the joy of the Gospel with Hong Kong 2026-04-24 To be open to the Holy Spirit: Cardinal Chow's encouragement to the…...
AFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE - Secretary of the Bishops" Conference: solidarity with the people and a call on the Government to put a stop to incidents of religious intolerance
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (93+ words) 2026-05-15 Secretary of the Bishops" Conference: solidarity with the people and a call on the Government to put a stop to incidents of religious intolerance 2026-05-12 Violence and attacks continue in Cabo Delgado province: Bishop of Quelimane calls for prayer 2026-05-07 Floods, cyclones…...
AMERICA/BOLIVIA - Ascensi'n de Guarayos celebrates 200 years of faith and Franciscan presence in the Bolivian Amazon
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (121+ words) 2026-05-14 Ascensi'n de Guarayos celebrates 200 years of faith and Franciscan presence in the Bolivian Amazon 2026-05-06 The economic crisis fuels social tensions: Bishops call for dialogue and reconciliation 2024-11-06 Bishops raise alarm over instability in the country: "The situation is chaotic and worrying…...
AFRICA/NIGERIA - After being kidnapped in February: Father Nathaniel Asuwaye is free
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (107+ words) 2026-05-13 After being kidnapped in February: Father Nathaniel Asuwaye is free 2026-05-11 Over 100 dead, 98, 000 displaced, 217 churches destroyed in the diocese of Wukari 2026-05-06 "In this Marian month, pray for the release of Father Asukawaye and his ten parishioners kidnapped in February" 2026-05-05 A week…...
ASIA/CAMBODIA - Apostolic Prefect Figaredo: "To overcome the stalemate in the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, everyone must do their part
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (79+ words) 2026-05-13 Apostolic Prefect Figaredo: "To overcome the stalemate in the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, everyone must do their part" 2026-05-04 A new church in Phnom Penh, a new Salesian priest and deacon 2026-04-10 The small Cambodian Catholic community welcomes 375 newly baptized 2026-03-07 In…...
At Urbaniana University, the spotlight is on the relevance of "Contextual Theology," at the service of the mission
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (111+ words) 2026-05-13 At Urbaniana University, the spotlight is on the relevance of "Contextual Theology," at the service of the mission 2026-05-10 Pope Leo XIV: "It is the love of Jesus that gives birth to love within us" 2026-05-08 "Contextual theology" and the network of theological…...