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Church stands with opponents of Duterte's oppressive regime

Church stands with opponents of Duterte's oppressive regime

Saturday August 1, 2020, Mary Aileen D. Bacalso, Manila
Rally was a promising sign of unity among Philippine opposition groups with the backing of the Church
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Anguished cries as Vietnam loses its Catholic antiques

Friday July 31, 2020, Father Joseph Nguyen Huu Triet
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Fears grow for Uyghurs as Covid-19 reaches Xinjiang

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BJP woos Hindu voters by highlighting Muslim issues

Thursday July 30, 2020, Nirendra Dev, New Delhi
Indian PM and his party have the shrewdness to turn disadvantages to their advantage and appeal to core voters
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A den of rats: Let us all tackle the evil of human trafficking

A den of rats: Let us all tackle the evil of human trafficking

Thursday July 30, 2020, Father Shay Cullen, Manila
On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the UN wants everyone to support those who rescue victims
Empty promises: UK fails to protect persecuted Pakistanis, Sri Lankans

Empty promises: UK fails to protect persecuted Pakistanis, Sri Lankans

Tuesday July 28, 2020, Desmond Fernandes
Britain continues to shut its doors and refuse to grant refugee status to many Christians, Muslims and Hindus
Philippine anti-terrorism law is truly terrifying

Philippine anti-terrorism law is truly terrifying

Monday July 27, 2020, Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila
Controversial legislation is tantamount to a usurpation of judicial power by the executive
Don't resume, renew

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Monday July 27, 2020, Father William Grimm, Tokyo
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Letter from Rome: Not worth the paper it's written on

Monday July 27, 2020, Robert Mickens, Rome
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Why do the rich and powerful get away with murder?

Why do the rich and powerful get away with murder?

Monday July 27, 2020, Benjamin Freeman, Bangkok
In Thailand, the laws apply only to those who don't have enough money or influence to be able to flout them at will
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Hagia Sophia move grieves us all: Cardinal Bo

Saturday July 25, 2020, Cardinal Charles Bo, Yangon
History shows that the seizure of sacred and holy buildings and sites causes untold bitterness
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Friday July 24, 2020, Siktus Harson, Jakarta
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