War-driven oil spike shakes global markets as Asian equities slip
Rising geopolitical tensions unsettle markets as fears grow that prolonged conflict could disrupt energy supply and economic stability
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Holy See: Christians are most persecuted religious community in world
The Holy See highlights the persecution that Christians face across the world and emphasizes that nations must ensure religious freedom
Caritas Philippines warns fossil fuel dependence deepens war, economic insecurity
Church social action arm says oil-driven conflicts deepen instability and economic hardship, calling for urgent renewable energy transition
Catholic groups warn UN peace efforts will fail without justice and Global South participation
Catholic groups warn UN peace efforts will fail unless conflicts’ root causes are addressed and Global South voices shape decisions
War-linked oil spike rattles Asian markets, raises inflation concerns
Asian markets reel as conflict-driven oil price surge raises pressure on economies, threatening recovery and complicating global monetary policy
Asian Catholic intellectuals condemn US–Israel strikes, warn war is ‘a defeat for humanity’
Asia-Pacific Catholic lay leaders urge diplomacy, defend international law and warn escalation will harm vulnerable civilians first
Gulf Church leaders call for calm, restraint as conflict escalates
Church leaders worldwide urge restraint, prayer and diplomacy as Israel-Iran conflict escalates, warning civilians face growing danger
Marcos appoints Lotilla as envoy to Holy See after confirmation bypass
Marcos appoints bypassed environment chief Raphael Lotilla as ambassador to the Holy See; Cuna named acting DENR secretary
Japan Church leader says abuse ‘deeply hurt victims,’ pledges continued reform
Tokyo archbishop apologizes for clergy sexual abuse, acknowledges institutional limits, and pledges continued safeguarding reforms
Vincentians say EDSA’s promise remains unfinished as injustice becomes ‘normalized’
Vincentians mark EDSA at 40, urging democracy to protect the poor and confront normalized injustice nationwide
