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Karen refugees mobilize on Thai border to fight Myanmar army

According to the Karen National Union, more than 1,000 'political victims' are now in their territories

Redemptorist priest-lawyer helps poor find justice in Indonesia

Ignoring threats and intimidation, Father Paulus Dwiyaminarta stands up for the marginalized

Lenten customs enrich faith of Sri Lankan Catholics

Oratorios, unique chants and pilgrimages form a spiritual tapestry for the faithful during the 40 days of Lent

Covid-19 overshadows Holy Week in Timor-Leste

As a state of emergency is announced, Archbishop da Silva says the pandemic must not stifle the Easter spirit

Is there no link between terrorism and religion?

Religious institutions must find solutions so that terrorist attacks do not occur again

Remembering the Catholic independence hero of Korea

Ahn Jung-geun's faith inspired his fight against injustice and Japanese occupation

Repression more dangerous than Covid-19 in military-ruled Myanmar

The people of Myanmar have shifted their attention from the deadly virus to the pro-democracy movement

Sumo as a religious rite in Japan

The country's national sport was originally conceived as a ritual to entertain the gods of Shintoism

Musical deacon strikes note of charity in Vietnam

Composer John Mary Teresa Vu Thanh An uses all royalties from his tours and donations to provide rice for elderly people

Pakistani Christians practice Islamic traditions during Lent

Interfaith Iftar dinners help overcome prejudice and foster brotherhood among religious communities

Vietnamese priest's crusade against slavery and trafficking in Taiwan

Enraged by the blatant exploitation of many migrant women, a Columban missionary has helped fulfill 'the will of God'

Macau Catholic center to build on legacy of American nun

After throwing a lifeline to distressed women, the Good Shepherd Center will focus more on helping children

Vietnam arrests rights defender for anti-state campaign

India's top court dismisses bid for federal anti-conversion law

Nuns offer Filipina teenagers sense of family

US Catholic educators seek ways to tackle racism in the Church

Belfast bishop asks politicians not to incite violence

Young people help Philippine detainees secure better future