Palawan bishop launches ministry for pastoral care of seafarers, fisherfolk
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Palawan bishop launches ministry for pastoral care of seafarers, fisherfolk

PUERTO PRINCESA (LiCAS News): The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa inaugurated an apostolate dedicated to…

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Iraq’s displaced Christians still struggle a decade after Islamic State rampage
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Iraq’s displaced Christians still struggle a decade after Islamic State rampage

AMMAN (OSV News): Iraqi Catholics will always remember the events of 4 to 10 June…

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Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69
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Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69

MANILA (SE): Redemptorist Father Amado Picardal, a peace advocate who campaigned against the drug-related killings…

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Pakistani Christian dies from mob-inflicted injuries
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Pakistani Christian dies from mob-inflicted injuries

ISLAMABAD (UCAN): An elderly Pakistani Christian, 74-year-old Nazir Masih, who was accused of blasphemy on…

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New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights
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New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights

MANILA (LiCAS News): On June 2, Caritas Philippines announced the appointment of Father Carmelo “Tito”…

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