US offers over a billion dollars to support Mindanao railway project
The offer came after the Philippines decided against pursuing Chinese official development assistance (ODA) financing for the project
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Catholic bishop warns against displacement of Indigenous community before Christmas in Palawan
Church leaders and residents raise rights concerns after a court order heightens eviction fears for Indigenous island community.
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Catholic Church in Seoul launches medical support for migrant children
The Seoul Archdiocese and Catholic Medical Center link World Youth Day preparations to sustained healthcare support for migrant children
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Pope on Advent: Prepare for Christ’s coming, don’t get lost in frenetic activity
Leo underlines the importance of Advent as a time of preparation, prayer, and reflection so that we may welcome the birth of Christ
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Priest grounds public advocacy in pastoral mission amid online criticism
A Catholic priest says serving the poor and grieving is pastoral work, not politics, amid online attacks and public scrutiny
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Pope to school children: At Christmas, build peace and unity
The pope visited the school and then joined the pupils and their families in the gymnasium for the musical performance
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Church social action arm flags anti-insurgency budget, warns against peace by patronage
Church leaders warn that linking aid to security labels deepens injustice and fails to address poverty’s structural roots
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Pope Leo is ‘deeply saddened’ by attack in Australia
The Pope sends a telegram signed by the Vatican Secretary of State to the Archbishop of Sydney, Australia upon hearing the news of the attack
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Pintô Art Museum opens largest year-end exhibit, ‘Homage to Gaia’
Pintô Art Museum’s largest year-end exhibition gathers 300 artists, invoking Gaia to confront environmental crisis through Philippine art
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Jimmy Lai convicted of national security charges in Hong Kong
He now faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and will be sentenced at a later date. He can appeal the charges
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Pope: Jesus’ words ‘free us from the prison of despair
Pope Leo says Christian joy endures "when life seems to lose its meaning and everything appears darker” during the Sunday Angelus
