Category: WM Special

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Sri Lanka, Genealogy of a Crisis

In April 2022, Sri Lanka announced the suspension of bond payments on its external debt. Since then, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” has faced an unprecedented situation: a financial default that has exposed long-dragging economic vulnerabilities.

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Debt cancellation, the Philippines, and Pope Leo XIV

Pope Francis has called for debt cancellation in the context of the 2025 Jubilee Year, declaring that debt relief is a matter of social and economic justice. How will it affect the Philippines in particular? Will the new pontiff, who chose the name of Leo XIV, continue this advocacy?

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Debt Relief for Poor Countries A Matter of Justice

One of the initiatives of the Jubilee Year is to urge wealthy nations to cancel the crushing debts of impoverished countries. Debt relief will allow struggling nations to redirect resources toward development, education, and healthcare, fostering a more equitable world.

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The Heart in the Bible

Symbols help cultures express deep, intangible realities. Among them, the heart holds powerful significance, especially in biblical traditions. This article explores its evolving meaning–from the Bible to theology–revealing its role in faith, morality, and divine connection.

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The Human Heart and the Sacred Heart

Raising children in today’s world is a profound responsibility, shaping not only their lives but their faith. At its core, parenting teaches the language of the heart–a love rooted in Christ that overcomes trials and transforms lives.

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Heart of Jesus Love for the World

In his recent encyclical Dilexit Nos (He loved us), Pope Francis invited all Christians to rediscover the beauty and importance of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. A deep and personal encounter with the Lord enhances our ability to love and serve others.

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Rekindling Hope through Stories

In his address to journalists at the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Vatican, Pope Francis reminded them of the vocation and mission of journalism, urging them to tell stories of hope, rekindle courage, and inspire unity through transformative communication.

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Storytelling Can Save the World

“The shortest distance between being an enemy or a neighbor is a story,” says Colum McCann, writer and co-founder of Narrative 4, a non-profit organization that empowers young people to create change through storytelling. The text below is a shortened version of the talk he delivered during the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Vatican.

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Hope Comes From Action

Maria Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and CEO of Rappler, has been a vocal critic of Big Tech and its impact on democracy. Here we publish an abridged version of her address during the Jubilee of the World of Communications at the Vatican.

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Despite Discrimination I Found Grace

Despite the challenges of cerebral palsy and navigating a world often unprepared for disabilities, Margaret’s faith remained unshaken. This is her story of perseverance and the unwavering belief that God wants all of us, regardless of our abilities, to receive the grace of the sacraments.

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