Joaquim Magalhães de Castro A trip between Macau and Manila, in those remote 16th and 17th centuries, took between fifteen and twenty days; and, if carried outside the monsoon season, would not present major surprises in terms of navigation.
MUSLIM MOB ATTACKS A CHRISTIAN VILLAGE. HOUSES LOOTED, MEN AND WOMEN BEATEN AND INJURED
(AsiaNews) Hundreds of Muslims attacked a Christian village in Okara (Punjab), after a quarrel between some young Christians who cleaned the entrance to their church and a Muslim gentleman who passed by.
REMEMBER THE HUMANITY ON BOTH SIDES OF ISRAEL-GAZA CONFLICT, CATHOLIC AID GROUP INSISTS
(CNA) Catholics must be mindful of the humanity on both sides of conflict in Israel and Gaza, said a top official at a global Catholic aid agency shortly before the conflict reportedly reached a cease-fire on Thursday.
Choi Chun Heng Calligraphy Exhibition
The Associação Diocesana das Artes Performativas e Culturais de Macau (ADAPEC) recently organized the “Year of Saint Joseph – Choi Chun Heng Calligraphy Exhibition” at the Centro de Cultura e Artes Performativas Cardeal Newman de Macau (CCCN Macau) (2021-Macau).
‘EVERYWHERE, THERE IS PAIN’: INDIAN SISTERS ON LIFE IN THE COVID-19 HOTSPOT
Global Sisters Report invited its sister columnists in India to share their experiences of how the terrible outbreak of COVID-19 has affected their country in the last few months.
Be Cool Project’s First Family Event
Ross Belle Santos Balatbat Be Cool Project held their first family event -”Contest of Families” -last May 15,2021 at their center at Rua de Choi Long in Taipa. Mr Rui Machado, activity coordinator, said that the objective of the activity…
Three children from Aljustrel
Fr Leonard E Dollentas Aljustrel is a hamlet on the outskirts of Fátima, Portugal, municipality of Ourém. This tiny village is the birthplace of Lúcia dos Santos, and Francisco and Jacinta Marto, known as the “three little shepherds of Fátima.”
Heart speaks to heart on sustainable development
Orlando Querobino Vas On 17th May 2021, the Director of Centro de Cultura e Artes Performativas Cardeal Newman (CCCN Macau) de Macau, Agnes Wong, along with two staff members attended the Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
FATHER ELVIN MIRAFLOR, PRIEST AT SANTO ROSARIO PARISH, CEBU – “There is still much evangelization to be done in the Philippines”
Marco Carvalho Five centuries ago, in 1521, Magellan introduced Christianity among the natives of Cebu. The Portuguese navigator gave the Santo Niño as a baptismal gift to Hara Amihan, who was later named Queen Juana. The rulers of the area…
POPE AT REGINA COELI – ‘The Holy Spirit gives us courage, hope and faith’
(Vatican News) Pope Francis reflects on the action of the Holy Spirit who is “like a strong and freely flowing wind” and invites the faithful to open their hearts to the gift of the Spirit and go out to witness…