Indian bishops prioritize family life
BHOPAL, Feb 10, 2017–India’s bishops have decided to give special pastoral attention to people estranged from the church and their families. The Latin-rite bishops were attending the 29…
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Bishop thai for the World Day of the Sick
BANGKOK, Feb 10, 2017–Msgr. Philip Banchong Chaiyara, bishop of the northeastern diocese of Ubon Rachathanee and president of the Episcopal Commission for social work has sent a letter to the…
Seoul Archdiocese wants to share its plethora of priests
SEOUL, Feb 9, 2017–Seoul Archdiocese wants to become the ecclesiastical version of a dandelion, spreading priests the world over to “fall on good soil,” as Jesus said. On Feb. 3, …
The challenge to live out the values enshrined in the Commandments
6th Sunday of Year A (Matt 5:17-37) February 12, 2017 By Fr. Sal Putzu, SDB LAWS can be hard, at times, but when we succeed in complying with their formal prescriptions, they also produce in us a f…
Can We Build a Community Merely on the Basis of Law?
A meditation on the Gospel of the 6th Sunday of Year A (Matt 5:17-37) February 12, 2017 By Msgr. Lope C. Robredillo, SThD IN coming to the world, Jesus wished to establish on earth a new community,…
Pope Francis: In healthcare, we are responsible to the most vulnerable
VATICAN, Feb. 10, 2017– When it comes to healthcare and using our resources wisely, we have a responsibility to protect and take care of the most vulnerable in society, especially the elderly…
Without women, there is no harmony in the world, Pope Francis says
VATICAN, Feb. 10, 2017– A woman’s value is not based on her material accomplishments, but simply in the beauty and harmony she brings to the world, just by her very being, Pope Francis said. …
Vatican meeting calls organ trafficking a crime against humanity
VATICAN, Feb. 9, 2017– After a conference on organ trafficking at the Vatican Feb. 7-8, participants signed a statement agreeing to unite in fighting the crime of organ trafficking – submitti…
This is how Pope Francis keeps his peace amid Vatican ‘corruption’
VATICAN, Feb. 9, 2017– In a lengthy, unscripted dialogue with 140 male religious superiors, Pope Francis admitted that there is “corruption” inside the Vatican, but said that despite this, hi…
Surigao diocese asks for prayers after quake
“Let us beg for God’s protection and guidance as we face this trying moments.” Official statements said that classes and work in private and public sectors have been cancelled on Saturday. The city and Surigao del Norte province have been placed under state of calamity as the quake affected 11 other towns, damaged two major bridges, and tore down houses and infrastructures. “Perhaps, it is on this trying times that we can truly express our communion, sharing what we have and helping those who needs our assistance,” Puracan said.
