Bomb attack on Philippines Catholic mass kills four
Marcos condemned the attack by "foreign terrorists", describing it as "senseless" and "heinous"
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The diocese of Maliana serves three districts located in the border areas between Timor Leste and Indonesia. These districts are Bobonaro, Covalima and Liquica. These areas are 3,141,78-square-kilometers...
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Indian Church relishes miracles of Saint Thomas, the Apostle
This fabled church is also known by its Syriac name Mar Sleeva (Holy Cross) Church
Marian Basilica lives the memory of India’s sole Roman Catholic ruler
Basilica of Our Lady of Graces in Sardhana is a historic church that lives the memory of love and benevolence of the sole female Roman Catholic ruler in India. Our Lady of Graces Church of Sardhana stands at Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh of northern India. Consecrated in 1822, this 200-feet long church with a high central dome over the main altar, is one of the largest churches in northern India.
Nagasaki basilica immortalizes 26 martyrs of Japan
The minor basilica of the Twenty-Six Holy Martyrs of Japan in Nagasaki beholds the sacrifices of Catholic martyrs of the late 16th century who sacrificed their lives for faith. The church stands on a hill where 26 Catholics – Japanese, European, and Indian – were crucified like Jesus for refusing to renounce their faith in 1597. The martyrdom came to global spotlight on June 8, 1862, when Pope Pius XI declared the martyrs as saints. The next year, two French MEP missionaries – Father Furet and Father Petitjean – started construction of the church to honor the martyrs.
Malaysian Cathedral enlivens the memories of Chinese migrants
The Sacred Heart Cathedral is the mother church of Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Archdiocese in Sabah state of Malaysia. It bears the legacy of Chinese migrants who laid the foundation of a thriving Catholic community in the early 20th century. The advent of Catholic mission in Jeselton (now Kota Kinabalu) during British colonial era owes much to English Mill Hill missionary Father Henry van der Heyden.
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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Fewer US states use capital punishment in 2023, report says
However, there was an increase in executions from the previous year, nine of 24 prisoners executed were people of color
Cardinal sends message to charismatic Catholics
The 5th Convention of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is underway in Dubai
Canon law must be part of church's mission, pope says
Pope Francis urges pastoral, missionary approach to work on 50th anniversary of International Association for Canon Law Studies
Israel-Hamas tensions spill over at COP28 climate talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan uses his address to speak out against the resumption of Israeli military action in Gaza
Sri Lanka detains Christian 'prophet' for hurtful sermon
Jerome Fernando said in May that the Buddha had been 'looking for Jesus,' remarks that caused a backlash in the country
Religious leaders differ over appointment of Sri Lanka's top cop
Buddhist monks criticize Cardinal Ranjith for questioning promotion of Deshabandu Tennekoon as acting IGP
S. Korean charity to support poor kids in Laos, Mongolia
Many children in Laos and Mongolia do not complete education due to poverty, says reports
