The rising tide of workplace harassment in Japan
To make matters worse, the generational shift in the workforce is creating new dynamics
In a land area of 18,831 square kilometers, the archdiocesan territory includes Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri, 3/5 of Chachoengsao and Amphoe (district) Ban Na of Nakhon Nayok.
The Eccleciastical Province of Bangkok...
Ningbo Diocese covers the three cities of Ningbo, Shaoxing and Zhoushan at the northeastern part of Zhejiang province, with a territorial area of 19,513 square kilometer. The coastal cities are located next to the East Sea and are at the southeastern part of the Yangtze...
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Pakistani cathedral pays homage to Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier
Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral in Hyderabad is a British-colonial-era religious landmark in Pakistan’s eighth-largest city that beholds the centuries-old heritage of Christianity in the country. It is the mother church of the Hyderabad Diocese.
Sri Lanka’s St. Anthony cathedral promotes religious harmony, cultural diversity
St. Anthony Cathedral at Wahakotte in Kandy is a melting of cultures and religions in Sri Lanka. Wonder worker St. Anthony of Padua is a highly respected saint among Sri Lankans of all ethnicities and faiths. Thousands visit this pilgrimage site all the year round. On the feast of St. Anthony on June 13, this national Catholic shrine draws tens of thousands of faithful from all over the country.
Vietnamese cathedral holds the statue of miraculous Virgin Mary
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, popularly known as Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, is one of the tourist hotspots in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city and former capital of Vietnam. This 19th century cathedral is a historic landmark from French colonial-era, but it gained significant prominence for the four-meter-tall statue of Virgin Mary that miraculously wept in 2005.
Indian Church relishes miracles of Saint Thomas, the Apostle
This fabled church is also known by its Syriac name Mar Sleeva (Holy Cross) Church
St. Gonsalo Garcia: First Indian missionary martyred in Japan
Gonsalo's martyrdom at Nagasaki with the other Christian missionaries is regarded as the most tragic and historic event for Catholicism in Japan
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St. Pedro Calungsod, Filipino lay martyr and patron of catechists
Calungsod and his companion Father Vitores baptized infants, children and adults, defying the risk of persecution and murder
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St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino layman who became a martyr in Japan
Despite being an ordinary layman, Ruiz remained defiant while facing torture by the Japanese and died a brave martyr
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Indian archbishop accused of violating election code
A pro-Hindu group sought action against Archbishop George Anthonysamy for allegedly 'influencing voters on religious lines'
Rights group asks Thai govt to act on Tak Bai massacre
Scores of ethnic Malay Muslim protesters were suffocated to death in army trucks in 2004
Cambodia’s Hun Manet demands details of deadly blast
The April 27 explosion at a military base left 20 soldiers dead and many wounded leading to 'damaging speculation'
Clergy lead the way in awareness about keeping children safe
Study findings show lay people need to become more involved in ensuring safety for children in church environments
Shared responsibility is ancient faith practice: experts
Synodal assemblies and listening sessions provide platform for the faithful to pray, discuss issues, and find solutions
Fear is the great nemesis of faith, pope says
Pope Francis continues his series of catecheses on the virtues and vices, focusing this week on faith
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam amid heatwave
Water in the reservoir in southern Dong Nai province is too low for the creatures to survive, say media reports
