Save our rainforests say Indonesia’s religious leaders
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Save our rainforests say Indonesia’s religious leaders

JAKARTA (UCAN): Religious leaders in Indonesia have committed to protecting the country’s rainforests, the third…

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Catholic suicide surge a wakeup call for Indonesian Church
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Catholic suicide surge a wakeup call for Indonesian Church

Christmas joy immediately turned to heartache for the family of Elvina Arce who chose to…

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High hopes for papal visit to Indonesia

JAKARTA (UCAN): A possible visit to Indonesia by Pope Francis this year has sparked hope…

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Illegal mining blamed for deadly floods
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Illegal mining blamed for deadly floods

JAKARTA (UCAN): Illegal gold mining was the primary cause of flash floods that inundated six…

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Death toll in Jakarta’s New Year floods rise

JAKARTA (UCAN): Caritas Indonesia (Karina) joined forces with the  Archdiocese of Jakarta in distributing aid…

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