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Antonio Carlos | Editor

One third of food produced in the world for human consumption every year that gets lost or wasted would be enough to feed the nearly one billion hungry population.


In This Issue


It Is Feasible To Eradicate Hunger

One third of food produced in the world for human consumption every year that gets lost or wasted would be enough to feed the nearly one billion hungry population.

Trump’s Budget - Heartless Cuts

Robin Hood, the legendary hero of English folklore who took from the rich to give to the poor – whose very name conjures up thoughts of fairness, justice and love for the oppressed – stands in stark…

A Celebration of Freedom

The Philippines celebrates its 120th year of independence this June 12.  As the country prepares for this special occasion, we look at how Filipinos commemorate their independence day, not just in the…

A History Made of Names

A group of Comboni Missionaries and Comboni Lay Missionaries are networking with associations, organizations and movements in an effort to defend the rights of immigrants and refugees who arrive at…

Happy for Being a Missionary

On the occasion of the golden jubilee of my priestly ordination (June 28, 1968), I am happy with my priesthood and with my missionary life. I thank God for all the gifts he has bestowed on me, for…

A New Filipino "Saint"

The young Claretian priest Fr. Rhoel (1965-2000), missionary at the dangerous periphery of the archipelago, was conscious of the possibility of a violent death, but he would never abandon his people.…

Friends Until the End

When one joins the catechumenate, they will feel how it is to belong and to be held by the love of its members all held together by a loving God who will not abandon anyone until the end of their days…

Forgiveness 101

It is very easy to advise a friend to forgive. However, we know too well that it is not that simple in real life, especially if the hurt is very deep. How can one truly forgive?

World Touch


PHILIPPINES: Bishops Against Divorce Bill

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a pastoral statement about a pending divorce bill before the Filipino Congress calling on legislators to consider all the implications…

CHINA: “President For Life” Worries Catholics

Chinese Catholics expect religious oppression to worsen after the passing of a bill by the National People’s Congress last March that removes the two-term limit for China’s head of state.

BANGLADESH: 500 Years Of Faith

The Catholic community of Chittagong, Archdiocese in Southeast Bangladesh, will live a special “Year of the Mission” this year, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the arrival of the Gospel in the…

VATICAN: Oscar Romero To Be Canonized

Pope Francis has cleared the way for slain Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero to be made a saint later this year or early next, writes Joshua J. McElwee in the web publication National Catholic…

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