IN BRIEF

• Faith-based groups lead efforts to defend Filipino farm workers

  At least 90 farmers and rural workers have been killed since Duterte came to power

• Pope: If world insists on success, then make life more just

  Promote and defend more fairness and manage the world's resources adequately and justly

• Catholic woman arrested for subverting the state in Vietnam

  Supporters of Teresa Tran Thi Xuan says she works for the common good and the environment

• Sri Lankan scholars highlight work of Catholic film director

  Lester James Peiris is described as a national icon who often dealt with rural family life in his films

• Lay groups explore role in Philippines' anti-narcotics war

  Christian communities should serve as beacon of hope for people with drug problems

• Caritas backs organic farming in Sri Lanka

  Program commences with 1,500 farmers in one district

• Few Filipinos impressed as Duterte changes tact in drug war

  Drug enforcement agency now in charge of anti-illegal drug related operations but it only has a staff of 2,000 people

• Pope Francis: Church must listen, respond to people's questions

  Interviews are part of a conversation the church is having with men and women today