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An unexpected circumstance led the author to a direct experience of the difficult living conditions of a prison setting and to a brief moment of deep solidarity with the PDLs.
This story shows how someone could undergo a profound human transformation ‘thanks to’ circumstances that an ordinary person would never choose in order to grow.
According to recent data, there are about 180,000 PDLs (Persons Deprived of Liberty) in the entire Philippines. What are some common thoughts, views, and prejudices about PDLs? Which attitudes can ordinary citizens and Christians cultivate towards them?
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and the victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will care for the world in which we live.
Caring for the Earth in daily life involves adopting sustainable practices and fostering an attitude of environmental stewardship. Here are some key points to guide one’s actions.
As leaders in diverse religious and spiritual communities worldwide, we call on governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
After the Paris Agreement at the United Nations, we must take a step forward to complement and strengthen it. This step is The Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT). In the question and answer below, we provide the concerns about the Treaty.
Laudate Deum is not merely a repetition or addendum to Laudato Si’. The two teachings are distinct. Each is important in its own right. So, what has changed?
The release of an apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum, which renews and extends Laudato Si’, makes it clear that climate change remains at the forefront of Pope Francis’ concerns and should remain at the forefront of ours as well.
The parish of St. Joseph the Worker has persevered over the last quarter of a century in its mission to evangelize in China. In addition, it has also created a dynamic and vibrant community. Father Carlos Malásquez, the parish priest, says that the parish is ready to take on new challenges.
On the last Sunday of October, the Catholic Church in the Philippines celebrates Prison Awareness Sunday to raise consciousness on the welfare of prisoners as well as help people understand the challenges faced by PDLs.
Africa is expected to spend $90 billion this year on servicing public debt, while the average African country’s total expenditure on health, education, and social protection amounts to only two-thirds of its debt payments.
While the Church opposes the bill, it advocates for the strengthening of family ties and the provision of support for struggling couples, rather than offering an easy exit through divorce.
The Catholic Church firmly teaches that promoting human dignity is an absolutely central part of our faith. So much so that a new Vatican document has recently been published to better understand the serious moral responsibility we have to defend and nourish it.
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, better known as Pope John XXIII, earned the nickname “Good Pope John.” His enduring legacy is his role as the architect of the Second Vatican Council aimed at modernizing the Church and engaging it more deeply with the contemporary world.
A priest who taught in a seminary in Quezon City for eight years accepts the challenge of growing remote Catholic villages in faith in the Philippines. He has been riding a boat and walking for hours to reach villages inaccessible by land transportation.
Pope Francis, marking the 150th anniversary of Thérèse of Lisieux’s birth (1873-2023), published a medium-length apostolic exhortation on October 15, 2023; it is entitled C’est la Confiance (CC). The document, bearing the subtitle: “On Confidence in the Merciful Love of God,” contains an introduction, four sections, and a concluding prayer.
The mission of evangelization that began when Jesus commissioned the Twelve Apostles to go and preach the Gospel to all nations is “a tireless going out towards all humanity,” says Pope Francis. Let us join him in inviting everyone “to the Lord’s banquet.”
Pope Francis’ “frontier vision” enables him to view reality from the outskirts, not from the center, from the point of view of individuals and communities struggling to eke out a human existence and straining to live their Christian lives.
The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines made a communal discernment in 1991, which led to two interrelated tasks, one complementing the other: 1) The need to become a “Church of the Poor;” and 2) the urgency to practice the preferential option for the poor.
Saint Ambrose, the bishop of Milan, is one of the most original theologians of his time and a champion of consecrated virginity. He was a strong leader, and his glory was the conversion of Saint Augustine.
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Africa is expected to spend $90 billion this year on servicing public debt, while the average African country’s total expenditure on health, education, and social protection amounts to only two-thirds of its debt payments.
Reflecting on the status of democracy, Pope Francis said that “democracy is not in good health in today’s world.” The Holy Father’s observations reflect the fact that fascism, populism, militarism, and indifference to human rights are gaining hold in many countries.
As disciples of Christ, we are invited to grow in our likeness to Him through our thoughts, words, and actions. We should prioritize prayer, cultivate a compassionate heart, and pursue a mission in life.
A foundation in the Philippines builds and donates yellow boats to students who must cross water to go to school. For over a decade, they have built and donated thousands of boats. In addition to boats, they also build classrooms, bridges, and educational hubs–all in yellow.
The release of an apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum, which renews and extends Laudato Si’, makes it clear that climate change remains at the forefront of Pope Francis’ concerns and should remain at the forefront of ours as well.
Laudate Deum is not merely a repetition or addendum to Laudato Si’. The two teachings are distinct. Each is important in its own right. So, what has changed?
After the Paris Agreement at the United Nations, we must take a step forward to complement and strengthen it. This step is The Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT). In the question and answer below, we provide the concerns about the Treaty.
As leaders in diverse religious and spiritual communities worldwide, we call on governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Caring for the Earth in daily life involves adopting sustainable practices and fostering an attitude of environmental stewardship. Here are some key points to guide one’s actions.
We pray that each one of us will hear and take to heart the cry of the Earth and the victims of natural disasters and climactic change, and that all will care for the world in which we live.
Returning to school as a priest and studying with young people made me realize I have much to learn. Interacting with classmates has prompted deep reflection on the misconduct within the Church, which must serve as a call for conversion.
In a world marred by wars, violence, and deep-rooted divisions, Pope Francis and other thought leaders urge a shift towards moral leadership and selflessness to heal our fractured societies and promote the common good.
Dignitas Infinita is a 2024 Catholic declaration that outlines the nature of human dignity and condemns modern-day violations of human dignity. As expected, this 20-page declaration received immediate criticism from those who argued against the Church’s position on many issues.
There is a difference between one’s needs and wants. In a society where consumers have purchasing power, it is important to avoid overspending. Instead, we should focus on the concept of saving.
Saint Jerome spent most of his long life at Bethlehem studying the Holy Scriptures. He authored the Latin translation of the Bible, the Vulgate, and is the patron of Scripture scholars.
Jeremiah’s vocation was a gift, but he initially opposed it, considering himself incapable. However, God’s voice seduced him, and after accepting God’s plan, he remained faithful to his vocation.
Having been influenced by missionaries at his local parish, Edgardo decided at 17 to become a missionary. His encounters with the Aetas further deepened his desire for the mission. Now back in South Africa, Father Edgardo is happy to have reunited with people he knew before.
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year “As Pilgrims of Hope,” the year 2024 has been designated as a Year of Prayer. World Mission has been publishing prayers by saints in line with this initiative (courtesy of Aleteia).
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has announced its decision to distance itself from organizations involved in ecologically destructive practices.
Since the announcement of the papal visit from September 6 to 9, parishes and communities have strived to offer the faithful moments of prayer and catechetical and formation meetings to help Christians understand why the head of the Catholic Church will visit not only the capital, Port Moresby, but also Vanimo, a small town of just under 10,000 inhabitants where there is a thriving Catholic community, rich in missionaries, several of them Argentines.
The Vatican’s Synod Office published the Instrumentum Laboris or “working document” for the forthcoming Synod of Synodality in October which will focus on “the identity of the synodal People of God in mission.”
In the past, missionaries were sent from various European countries to the continent of Africa to proclaim and spread the Gospel. Yet, the “roles have shifted, or at least have begun to,” according to Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark in the UK.
The goings-on happening in the world today.
The goings-on happening in the world today.
Jan Havlik (in illustration), who died at the age of 37 from the consequences of torture in Soviet-era prisons, was proclaimed blessed in recognition of his faith and suffering. Jan Havlik, born in 1928 in Dubovce, Trnava region, Slovakia, was a member of the Missionary Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Since the Rohingya crisis began in August 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya have fled Myanmar to escape violence, seeking refuge in Bangladesh.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced the 66th Ramon Magsaysay Award recipients.
The ancestral house of the late Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin in New Washington in Aklan province on Panay Island has been converted into a museum in honor of the influential religious leader instrumental in the 1986 people power revolt that toppled the Marcos dictatorship.
In the past, missionaries were sent from various European countries to the continent of Africa to proclaim and spread the Gospel. Yet, the “roles have shifted, or at least have begun to,” according to Archbishop John Wilson of Southwark in the UK.
The Vatican’s Synod Office published the Instrumentum Laboris or “working document” for the forthcoming Synod of Synodality in October which will focus on “the identity of the synodal People of God in mission.”
Since the announcement of the papal visit from September 6 to 9, parishes and communities have strived to offer the faithful moments of prayer and catechetical and formation meetings to help Christians understand why the head of the Catholic Church will visit not only the capital, Port Moresby, but also Vanimo, a small town of just under 10,000 inhabitants where there is a thriving Catholic community, rich in missionaries, several of them Argentines.
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has announced its decision to distance itself from organizations involved in ecologically destructive practices.
The Archdiocese of Seoul has transformed the backyard of Myeongdong Cathedral into a campsite to engage with younger members of the Church.
A three-day seminar on Synodality, hosted at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh Centre, has highlighted the transformative potential of inclusivity and dialogue within the Asian Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has released his message for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation to be held on September 1, 2024.
Pope Francis has created the Catholic Diocese of Bentiu in South Sudan and appointed Comboni Bishop Christian Carlassare, (in photo, second from the left), as its first bishop. Currently, Bishop Carlassare is serving as the Local Ordinary of the Rumbek Diocese.
The Silsilah Dialogue Movement, an organization dedicated to interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims in Zamboanga, a province on the island of Mindanao, is marking its 40th anniversary.
Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis (in photo, below) and another to Blessed Giuseppe Allamano, paving the way for their canonization.
Pope Francis wishes to visit Turkey in 2025 to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, according to the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople (in photo).
