A priest stands inside Catholic church desecrated by Islamic State militants in Karamdes, Iraq, in 2016. Photo: CNS/courtesy Archdiocese of Irbil
Posted in International NEWS Vatican

Tough security not enough to counter terrorism Vatican official says

VATICAN (CNS): Tougher law enforcement and security measures are not enough to combat terrorism and…

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A health worker checks a passenger’s temperature and pulse at a railway station platform in Mumbai, India, on April 7. Photo: CNS/Reuters
Posted in Asia NEWS

Bishops set day of prayer as pandemic deaths spiral in India

MUMBAI (UCAN): The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India urged people across the country to strictly…

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Posted in NEWS

Around the traps: News in Brief

Myanmar’s anti-coup protesters decry ASEAN consensus YANGON (UCAN): Anti-coup protesters and activists in Myanmar denounced…

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Father Corbelli celebrating Mass at St. Jude’s Church, North Point.
Posted in Asia Hong Kong NEWS

A fond farewell to Father Corbelli

HONG KONG (SE): Maryknoll Father Vincent Corbelli who served the Church in Hong Kong for…

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Posted in Features | Commentary Notice Board Reflections

Prayers and wishes of overseas workers on International Labour Day

As an overseas worker, like others, I pray to have a good employer. It is…

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