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WEBMembers of the choir are pictured on Sept. 6, 2024, during their practice session for the upcoming papal Mass in Papua New Guinea. Two Papuan women dressed in traditional attire await the arrival of Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea on Sept. 6. 2024. UCA News is the most trusted independent Catholic news source from Asia.
The fighting women of Ukraine - UCA News
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Valiant Ukrainian women are playing their part in defying the invading Russian forces. News reports streaming out from Ukraine show the courageous resistance and the unity of Ukrainians in the face of the almighty Russian army of Vladimir Putin, the tyrant ruling Russia as an autocracy. This is an immoral war, with the killing and ...
Nearing 80, 'Minnesota's Mother Teresa' remains devoted
WEBOct 13, 2022 · Dubbed "Minnesota's Mother Teresa" and honored with a Presidential Citizens Medal, Copeland's celebrity has grown along with her impact. The Minnesota native is founder and director of Sharing and Caring Hands, a large facility behind Target Field that provides clothing and food to 300-500 poor and marginalized people daily.
Hungarian church tight-lipped over fate of Russian Orthodox cleric
WEBPublished: August 14, 2024 05:35 AM GMT. Updated: August 14, 2024 05:39 AM GMT. Hungarian Catholics have reacted warily to the suspension of a top Russian Orthodox prelate in Europe, Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) of Budapest and Hungary, who faces demotion and disgrace amid accusations of sexual and financial misconduct.
Chinese officials demolish yet another church: in Shanxi
WEBJan 11, 2018 · Chinese officials demolish yet another church: in Shanxi. Golden Lampstand Church becomes third church knocked or shut down in just over two weeks as religion crackdown widens. This screen grab shows footage of the demolition of the Golden Lampstand Church in Linfen city in northern Shanxi Province on Jan. 9. (Photo supplied)
Knights of Columbus stays out of Philippine election- UCA News
WEBUpdated: May 07, 2022 05:27 AM GMT. The Knights of Columbus in the Philippines has denied any political support for candidates in the May 9 presidential election, particularly for opposition candidates Leni Robredo and former lawmaker Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. The announcement on May 6 came in response to social media posts claiming the ...
Crucifix leads an Indonesian Muslim to Catholic faith
WEBMar 16, 2022 · Crucifix leads an Indonesian Muslim to Catholic faith. By Ryan Dagur. March 16, 2022 03:48 AM. Vicky Adam Ubaid Akram had grown up a Muslim but felt a spiritual dryness and lost interest in the religion. Vicky Adam Ubaid Akram, who was born in a Muslim family in Indonesia, chose to become a baptized Catholic in 2021. (Photo supplied)
Only a firing squad could silence a true Filipino patriot - UCA News
WEBDec 30, 2020 · Mary Aileen Diez-Bacalso a human rights activist, is the executive director of the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), a network of 85 organizations across 23 countries. Based in Manila, Aileen is best known for highlighting enforced disappearances and has received several human rights awards at home and abroad, including the Emilio F. Mignone International Human Rights ...
Groups warn against abuses in Mindanao evacuation centers
WEBJul 7, 2017 · Church and rights groups warned against possible abuses in evacuation centers as the conflict in the southern Philippines continues. The non-government Center for Women’s Resources said displaced women and children are vulnerable to abuses in the centers. Cham Perez, the center’s research head, …
Abducted priest, catechist released in Myanmar's Chin state
WEBUpdated: August 05, 2021 11:41 AM GMT. A priest and a catechist from Hakha Diocese in Myanmar's Chin state who were arrested by a local militia have been released following mediation by Catholic leaders. Father Noel Hrang Tin Thang and a catechist were arrested by the Chinland Defense Force (CDF) while they were traveling from Surkhua to Hakah ...
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