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Smashed Philippines marks milestone in underage drinking awareness campaign

he program, led by PETA Plus with support from Diageo, achieved its 2024 goal of reaching 20,000 students, promoting youth empowerment and responsible decision-making.

Church in Asia

Penang's Bishop Francis named as new cardinal of Malaysia

Cardinal-elect Sebastian Francis will join 20 other newly elected cardinals in a ceremony at the Vatican on September 30, 2023.
Church in Asia

Archbishops Leow, Poh elected to Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei bishops’ conference leadership

Archbishop Julian Leow is elected president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei (CBCMSB).
Asian News

Catholic, Protestant Leaders seek to enhance collaboration to empower diverse social sectors

The meeting is "an opportunity" to "strengthen the existing cooperation," said Bishop Benjamin.
World News

India's population balloons, overtaking China as the world's most populous country

The global population revealed that India matched, then surpassed China's population in April this year.
Asian News

Jesuit Social Service marks 10 years of social development work in East Timor

The Jesuit Social Service (JSS) celebrated its 10th anniversary on July 14.
Church in Asia

Philippine archbishop says Church rule allows faithful to free hand expression during Lord's Prayer

The Philippine archbishop says the Lord's Prayer enables free hand expression.
Asian News

India: A political party vice chair resigns over Manipur Leaders' Failure to protect Christians

"I am persuaded that the BJP is an anti-Christian party. And I have a moral obligation to quit the party and my position", said R. Vanramchhuanga
Asian News

Bangladesh Diocesan Priests hold Seminar on "Christian Religion's Teaching" at their annual convention

"Bishops and priests are the church's primary catechists and their primary pastoral duty is "to teach the religion," said Bishop Gervas Rozario.
Asian News

Indian Blessed Sister Rani Maria Feature film obtains federal film censorship

The Indian Cencorship Board authorized "The Face of the Faceless," an inspiring film on Blessed Sister Rani Maria Vattatil.
Asian News

Philippines: Bishop’s conference allows holding or raising hands during ‘Our Father’ in Mass

CBCP has decided to allow the faithful to hold or raise hands while singing or reciting the Lord’s Prayer during the Holy Mass.
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Indian nun named to head International Union of Superiors General’s Formation Program for Formators

The International Union of Superiors General (IUSG) chose Sister Shalini Mulackal to lead its Formators Formation Program.
Asian News

India: "Foster consensus to promote Synodality," says Archbishop George Antonysamy

"The Church is guided by the Holy Spirit, and we must continuously listen to the Spirit of the Lord in our decision-making..." said Archbishop Antonysamy.
Asian News

Filipino tribal school advises graduates to "Embrace the Challenges of Life Towards A Strong Tomorrow"

"Embrace the Challenges of Life Towards A Strong Tomorrow," the theme of the Tugdaan tribal school's graduation ceremony.
Asian News

India: Salesian Provincial Conference of South Asia holds national workshop on migrants

Salesian Provincial Forum workshop "Decent Work and Living Conditions for Internal Migrants in India"
Asian News

Violence against Christians has been increasing sharply in India, report says

'Violence against Christians in India has been rising consistently since 2014', according to the United Christian Forum (UCF),
Church in Asia

Malaysia: Sibu diocese introduces new Church hymnal

New Sing Your Praise to God (SYPG) hymnal introduced in the Diocese of Sibu.
Asian News

Cuabo Diocesan Shrine of Jesus Divine Word in Philippines to offer new Bible study program

Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word, the Diocese of Cubao Biblical Apostolate will launch a new Bible study program
Asian News

Nearly one thousand Indian students and teachers organize peaceful petitions to save Manipur

Students of Fusco’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School at T.Vadipatti held a special prayer to save Manipur.
Church in Asia

Vatican approves establishment of St. John Vianney School of Theology in Mindanao

Vatican approves establishment of St. John Vianney School of Theology in Mindanao, Philippines

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