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New bishops named in South Korea, the Philippines
Parish priest, Seoul auxiliary selected by Pope Francis
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God is greater than our sins, pope says
Christians have the certainty that God 'will never abandon us,' Francis says
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Baptisms decline in South Korea last year
Country's overall Catholic population rises slightly to 10.7 percent
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Vatican urges recognition of women’s role in peace building
UN permanent observer recalls sacrifice of nuns killed in Yemen
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Archbishop finds visiting injured children 'truly difficult'
Archbishop Shaw says he was grief stricken visiting victims of Lahore terrorist attack
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Christian, Muslim leaders gather to pray for peace in Pakistan
Council for Interreligious Freedom reaffirms commitment against terrorism
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Let us learn from Mary how to make decisions, trusting in the Lord.
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Murder of child fuels death penalty debate in Taiwan
Indonesians plead with Japan to stop funding coal plant
Hate material in Pakistani schools need to be tackled
India bishops seek clarification on abducted priest's fate
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Families living in Delhi slum get helping hand
The continuing struggle of Christians in Pakistan
Philippine church needs 'vigorous new evangelization'
Helping Seoul's homeless kids in the spirit of Jesus
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As elections near, gambling lords take spotlight
Chinese Catholics and the washing of the feet
Lessons from the past for Malaysia
When 'cultural sensitivity' becomes 'cultural accommodation'
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Environment
Coal mining threatens villagers in Indonesian province
Greenpeace report says mine operations devastate the landscape and harms water quality
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Women/children
Indian minorities struggle to educate their children
Despite a national law making school compulsory, survey finds opportunities for Musahars remain woefully inadequate
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Religious/ethnic persecution
Hate material in Pakistani schools need to be tackled
Researchers find textbooks promoting hatred of other religions and nationalities
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Social justice
As elections near, gambling lords take spotlight
Bishops caution against criminal element's influence
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Religious/ethnic persecution
Christian religious leaders call for forgiveness
Terrorist attack compels people to strengthen the ties that bind, clerics say
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Human rights
Drive to make Nepal a Hindu state worries minorities
Some key Hindu nationalist leaders in parliament are strongly lobbying to jeopardize the future of secularism
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Environment
Philippine church groups fight to save largest lake
Dike project on Laguna Lake could cause more devastating floods, experts warn
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Religion/culture
Don Bosco relic to get permanent home in Macau
Salesian school likely choice to house casket of revered saint
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Environment
Philippine missionaries call for end to monocropping
Transnational companies threaten survival of small farmers, activists say
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Social justice
Hard-line Buddhists upset by Rahkine minister choice
After winning state majority, party leaders believed Myanmar's civilian government would choose leader from their ranks
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Religion/culture
German president's China visit should help church, bishop says
Xi'an Diocese seeks stronger relationship with German bishops' development agency
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Social justice
Murder of child fuels death penalty debate in Taiwan
Executing criminals is not the answer, says Holy See representative
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Environment
Indonesians plead with Japan to stop funding coal plant
Multibillion dollar project will adversely affect the environment and livelihood, say farmers, fisherfolk
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Social justice
Families living in Delhi slum get helping hand
Caritas teams up with non-governmental organization to put smiles on kids' faces over Easter
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Human rights
Philippine police disperse, shoot at protesting farmers
Church, civil society leaders say protesters were demanding government relief to tide over ongoing drought
