World Refugee Day 2025 facts and figures
Posted in International NEWS

World Refugee Day 2025 facts and figures

(OSV News): This year’s observance of World Refugee Day on June 20, focused on solidarity,…

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Calls for prayer, restraint, immigration law reform amid Los Angeles protests
Posted in International NEWS The Americas

Calls for prayer, restraint, immigration law reform amid Los Angeles protests

(OSV News): Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles called for prayer while urging “restraint and…

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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
Posted in Asia NEWS Region The Pope

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
Posted in Asia Commentary Hong Kong NEWS Reflections

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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