El Niño Is Unleashing Extreme Weather Across Asia
As global warming rises, vulnerable countries that are the least responsible for climate change must cope with its worsening impact.
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Typhoon Fung-wong Exits Philippines after Displacing 1.4 Million
Super Typhoon hits only days after Typhoon Kalmaegi swept through the islands, claiming at least 224 lives.
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Readers’ Responses, Fall 2025
Readers respond via email, letter or message to our stories published online, circulated in print and shared weekly by ezine.
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Catholics Race Against Time and Obstacles To Help Myanmar Earthquake Victims
Catholic relief efforts to assist earthquake victims are impeded by the country’s deep poverty and repressive military junta.
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Last Words of Priest Martyred in Myanmar: ‘I only Kneel before God’
Eyewitnesses to the murder of Father Donald Martin Ye Naing Win recount the priest’s response when ordered by his killers to kneel.
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Pope Francis Thanks God for Trip to Asia
Pope Francis says his Sept. 2-13 trip to Asia and the Pacific allowed him to fulfill his dream as...
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Reflect God’s Love, Pope Tells People of Timor-Leste
During his trip to East Timor, also called Timor-Leste, Pope Francis gives a spirited message during a Mass attended by half the population.
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All People Are Gifts from God, Pope Says in Papua New Guinea
During his visit to Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis hears from local people and encourages the promotion of Gospel values.
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Bangladesh Unrest Takes Toll on Minorities
Violence against religious minorities is reported amid protests that led to the resignation of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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Church Helps People Fleeing Violence in Myanmar
Civilians in Myanmar seeking refuge from military attacks, most of whom are Catholic, are assisted at Church-run humanitarian aid centers.
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Pope’s words go beyond Mongolia
In his first ever visit to Mongolia, Pope Francis makes mention of the Vatican’s developing relations with other Asian countries.
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Ideologies, Hidden Agendas Cause Escalating Violence, Indian Archbishop Says
Anger toward tribal Christians in India’s Manipur state has led to attacks on homes and Christian places of worship, archbishop says.
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