Akash Bashir, a Pakistani youth, gave his life to thwart a terrorist attack on a church in Lahore in 2015. Recognized as the first “Servant of God” in the Church of Pakistan, Bashir’s beatification marks a significant milestone in its history and his bravery continues to inspire faith and community engagement among Pakistani Catholics.
The Shompen tribe in the Nicobar Islands is threatened with extinction by an Indian government project to develop “India’s Hong Kong” on Great Nicobar Island. Bishop Selvaraj of Port Blair voices concerns over the project’s impact on the tribe and the environment, but efforts to appeal to New Delhi have been in vain.
The recent meeting of states endorsing the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons highlights global disarmament efforts. Japanese activist Hirotsugu Terasaki, representing Soka Gakkai International, collaborates with the Holy See to mobilize against nuclear weapons, emphasizing solidarity and cooperation. The story of Saint Agnes, whose statue survived the Nagasaki bombing, serves as a stark reminder of nuclear devastation.
Catholic priest Fr Edwin Gariguez and others push to protect the Verde Island Passage in the Philippines, aiming to safeguard biodiversity and assist affected fishing communities after an oil spill. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference also calls for justice and opposes industrial plans, advocating for ecological integrity and fishermen’s rights.
The Dehonian mission has made significant contributions to the dioceses of Macau and Hong Kong. Fr. Carlos Luis Suarez Codorniu, SCJ, General Superior of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians), recently visited Macau and spoke to O Clarim about the church’s role in these regions, the contributions of the Dehonian congregation, and their future aspirations.
The news that reaches us from the once famous Spice Islands is good. The time of civil conflicts, of confrontation between Christian and Muslim communities seems to be just a distant memory.
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the daily routines and responsibilities, there exists a group of compassionate souls dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of their community. Amidst their selfless efforts, they find profound joy and fulfillment, recognizing the presence of Christ in the faces of the children they serve.
Hatred never tires and that’s why Hell has no end. Love, on the other hand, fills the soul with inexhaustible happiness and that’s why Heaven has no end either.
Amidst escalating ethnic conflict and violence in Manipur, India, Archbishop Dom Linus Neli of Imphal issues a heartfelt plea for patience and peace. As tensions grip the region, Catholic communities and NGOs rally to provide humanitarian aid and spiritual support to those affected by the crisis.
In Ecuador, escalating violence has placed its youth in perilous circumstances, with many becoming unwitting casualties of the conflict. Amidst this turmoil, the Catholic Church has sounded the alarm and taken action, providing crucial aid and support to the victims of this widespread violence.
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