Sr. Joicy Joy, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, uses her expertise on the legal system to safeguard and advance the rights of the powerless, especially indigenous people in India.
Arson and airstrikes destroyed more than 60 churches, including Buddhist temples in Myanmar, since the military junta rose to power after deposing democratically elected leaders in February 2021.
"Bom Jesus" means "Infant Jesus" in Portuguese. This basilica in Goa, located in the Konkan region of India, is not only the largest Catholic church in Asia but also the custodian of the remains of St. Francis Xavier.
Seven Catholic missionaries were executed in the19th century. This prompted the French to send a punitive expedition to Korea in 1866 to exact justice for the death of the missionaries.
The first church in Japan was built in Hirado in 1551, a year after Francis arrived in Japan. The ruins of the first church are located in Sakigata Park.
Built by the French during the colonial times, this church stands on top of Mount Bokor in Kampot, a province in southwest Cambodia bordering Vietnam to the south.
Through its dedication to cultivating hope for the underprivileged, Pondo ng Pinoy has embodied the spirit of compassion and generosity, thereby transforming the lives of countless individuals.
The cathedral was built right across the Istigla Mosque, which is Jakarta's largest mosque. This demonstrates the Indonesians' respect for religions and cultures.
