Asian environment defenders face increasing threats and violence
Posted in Asia Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary

Asian environment defenders face increasing threats and violence

As the climate crisis  intensifies across the globe, environmental activists are facing rising levels of…

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Pope encourages UNESCO to promote a culture of coming together
Posted in International NEWS The Pope

Pope encourages UNESCO to promote a culture of coming together

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis encouraged United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation [UNESCO] to continue…

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Theme for pope’s 2022 World Peace Day message released
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Theme for pope’s 2022 World Peace Day message released

VATICAN (CNS): Lasting peace in the world can be achieved only by responding to the…

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Cambodia ends quarantine for vaccinated travellers
Posted in Asia NEWS Region

Cambodia ends quarantine for vaccinated travellers

(UCAN): Cambodia ended all quarantine for travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in a…

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Indonesian flood disaster blamed on palm oil firms
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Indonesian flood disaster blamed on palm oil firms

JAKARTA (UCAN): The provincial governor of West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Sutarmidji, who goes by only one…

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Vietnam authorities recognise parish after 30 years
Posted in Asia NEWS Region The Philippines

Vietnam authorities recognise parish after 30 years

HANOI (UCAN): Authorities in Son La province in the northwest of Vietnam, have finally recognised…

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Festival of hymns soothes the soul
Posted in Asia Hong Kong NEWS

Festival of hymns soothes the soul

HONG KONG (SE): “I am deeply moved. It is the first time to witness a…

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