‘Stop violence’ pope says, calls for dialogue in Myanmar
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‘Stop violence’ pope says, calls for dialogue in Myanmar

VATICAN (UCAN): As security forces in Myanmar increased their crackdown on civilians with disappearances, detentions…

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Coalition aims for united stand ahead of 2022 Philippine elections
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Coalition aims for united stand ahead of 2022 Philippine elections

MANILA (SE): “We are a coalition of democratic forces. We reject those who identify with…

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Pope names new archbishop of Manila
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Pope names new archbishop of Manila

MANILA (SE): Pope Francis named Jose Cardinal Advincula of Capiz, the Western Visayas, the Philippines,…

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Manila back in lockdown after spike in Covid infections
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Manila back in lockdown after spike in Covid infections

Manila (UCAN): Parishes in the Philippine capital, Manila, were forced to cancel Holy Week celebrations…

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Ten years after tsunami, Japan still bears the scars
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Ten years after tsunami, Japan still bears the scars

Cristian Martini Grimaldi When people hear the word “Fukushima,” they have in mind an explosion…

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