Flooding swamps Myanmar amid earthquake and civil war woes
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Flooding swamps Myanmar amid earthquake and civil war woes

MANDALAY (UCAN): Nearly a week of heavy rain triggered flooding in northern and central Myanmar,…

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What Pope Francis’ teachings on reconciliation mean for Indonesia
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What Pope Francis’ teachings on reconciliation mean for Indonesia

By Justin Wejak, UCAN Pope Francis has passed away, but his legacy as a pope…

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The meaning of volunteer work today in the context of serving others and living out one’s faith: a message to young friends
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The meaning of volunteer work today in the context of serving others and living out one’s faith: a message to young friends

“You shall love your neighboor as yourself.” [Matthew 22: 39] My dear young friends, I hope…

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Standing in solidarity with the people of Myanmar: An urgent call for ceasefire to facilitate unimpeded humanitarian assistance
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Standing in solidarity with the people of Myanmar: An urgent call for ceasefire to facilitate unimpeded humanitarian assistance

The Catholic Church in Myanmar, with the prayer and wishes from Pope Francis, joins our…

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Those facing illness, adversity need ‘miracle of tenderness’, pope says from hospital
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Those facing illness, adversity need ‘miracle of tenderness’, pope says from hospital

VATICAN (CNS): The world needs the “miracle of tenderness” brought by people who accompany those…

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