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.
In a historic moment for the Philippines and Southeast Asia, the Antipolo Cathedral, officially known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, has been elevated to the esteemed status of an International Shrine. This unprecedented recognition, declared on January 26, 2024, marks the cathedral as a beacon of spiritual significance not only within the Philippines but across the entire region.
Earlier this month, the Catholic Diocese of Macau played host to a delegation from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore which visited Macau’s Historical Archives. Later, the delegation held a discussion with Bishop D. Stephen Lee that covered Church affairs and an exchange of ideas. The visit also encompassed explorations of significant sites in Macau, emphasizing the cultural and historical ties between the two regions.
Traditionally observed every third Sunday of January in the Philippines, the feast of the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus) is special for the Filipinos. The devotion is also extended to Macau. It is for this reason that the Sunday masses after Epiphany are devoted to Santo Niño.
On January 8, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), a coalition of the main Christian denominations in Nigeria, organized a peaceful protest march on the streets of Jos, capital of Plateau state, demanding greater security in the region. A protest attended by around 5,000 people.
In the remote and captivating islands of Mentawai, west of Sumatra, Indonesia, the Catholic faith thrives amidst challenging landscapes and a unique blend of cultures.
The Christ the King Cathedral complex and the adjacent Diocesan Pastoral Center in Loikaw remain occupied by the Burmese army, which uses it as a military base. The Bishop, the priests and their associates, expelled from their usual residences, now live as displaced people.
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