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NEWS FEATURES COMMENTARY DIOCESAN REPORTS VIEWFINDER SILENCED & VOICELESS EQUALITY & JUSTICE CHURCH & ASIADONATE ________________ International Bahasa Indonesia Church in Asia Directory Search LiCAS.news Philippines LIGHT FOR THE VOICELESS HOMEChurch in Asia DIRECTORY DONATE International Facebook Instagram Twitter NEWS FEATURES COMMENTARY DIOCESAN REPORTS VIEWFINDER SILENCED & VOICELESS EQUALITY & JUSTICE CHURCH & ASIA More Search SPOTLIGHT: Sweet Dreams (Are Made On Two Wheels) Daring to dream of bicycle heaven in car-centric Philippines, advocates aim for a paradigm shift toward inclusivity and adoption of a sustainable lifestyle Commentary World Communication Sunday Bishop Ruperto Santos - May 12, 2024 It is therefore important to have a discerning heart and one that is rooted in the Gospel to differentiate what is the truth from fake Commentary Ascension Sunday Bishop Broderick Pabillo - May 12, 2024 May misyon nga tayo hanggang sa pagdating niya. Ipakilala natin siya at ang kanyang gawaing pagliligtas sa lahat ng tao. Commentary Asenso Tayo Bishop Pablo Virgilio David - May 12, 2024 Iangat natin ang ating dangal. Hindi tayo magkakalaban, tayong lahat ay magkakapatid. Tinawag tayong lahat na maging mga Anak ng iisang Diyos NEWS ALERT Church official joins appeal for minute of prayer for peace May 9, 2024 Hontiveros urges DFA to cancel Quiboloy’s passport April 29, 2024 Claretians in the Philippines set to hold first Marian conference March 25, 2024 Caritas Philippines, dismayado sa pagpanig ng mga Senador kay Quiboloy March 10, 2024 PPCRV mourns death of NAMFREL founder Jose Concepcion March 6, 2024 BI intercepts another ‘mail-order bride’ victim at NAIA March 5, 2024 Advertisement INTERNATIONAL Pope Francis urges Christians to rediscover hope during Jubilee proclamation LiCAS News - May 10, 2024 Holy See releases logos and mottos for Pope Francis’ visit in Asia LiCAS News - May 9, 2024 Pope Francis urges Catholics to invoke Mary’s intercession amid global conflict LiCAS News - May 9, 2024 Children and youth to play central role in Pope Francis visit to Papua New Guinea May 8, 2024 Not all Catholic AI bots are creepy: Some new tools for learning about the faith May 7, 2024 Fr. Patton calls for leadership and reconciliation amid Holy Land conflict May 6, 2024 DIOCESAN REPORTS Archdiocese of Cebu, nakiisa sa pananalangin ng ulan May 5, 2024 Alarcon installed as Caceres archbishop May 3, 2024 Gapan Church officially proclaimed a minor basilica April 26, 2024 Archbishop Tirona marks 50 years as priest April 24, 2024 Fire guts Ilagan diocese’s original cathedral April 22, 2024 Liham Pastoral tungkol sa digmaan sa Gaza April 14, 2024 FEATURES SPOTLIGHT: Sweet Dreams (Are Made On Two Wheels) Bernice Beltran, Philippines - May 3, 2024 Daring to dream of bicycle heaven in car-centric Philippines, advocates aim for a paradigm shift toward inclusivity and adoption of a sustainable lifestyle Pinsala ng Reklamasyon: Mga Larawan ng Magtatahong at Mangingisda sa Navotas Genevieve Feliciano - April 30, 2024 Ang nasabing reclamation project ay joint venture agreement sa pagitan ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Navotas at Argonbay Construction Inc. First COVID, now heat: Online schooling returns to the Philippines Mariejo Ramos, Thomson Reuters Foundation - April 24, 2024 The Alliance of Concerned Teachers has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to address such issues SPOTLIGHT: Cry Me a River Nhan Tran, Vietnam - April 21, 2024 Indigenous livelihoods swim against flow of hydropower interests in Hà Giang, Vietnam Displaced Filipino-Palestinians offer halal food on Eid al-Fitr Avon Ang, Altermidya Network - April 10, 2024 Confronted with financial hardships, Filipino-Palestinian refugees turned to selling Palestinian food in March as a means of livelihood Photos: Filipino Muslims mark the end of Ramadan Basilio Sepe - April 10, 2024 Celebrations vary widely across different Muslim communities but are united in the themes of generosity, community spirit, and gratitude Advertisement Support LiCAS.news We work tirelessly each day to tell the stories of those living on the fringe of society in Asia and how the Church in all its forms – be it lay, religious or priests – carries out its mission to support those in need, the neglected and the voiceless. We need your help to continue our work each day. Make a difference and donate today. COMMENTARY World Communication Sunday Bishop Ruperto Santos - It is therefore important to have a discerning heart and one that is rooted in the Gospel to differentiate what is the truth from fake Ascension Sunday Bishop Broderick Pabillo - May misyon nga tayo hanggang sa pagdating niya. Ipakilala natin siya at ang kanyang gawaing pagliligtas sa lahat ng tao. Asenso Tayo Bishop Pablo Virgilio David - Iangat natin ang ating dangal. Hindi tayo magkakalaban, tayong lahat ay magkakapatid. Tinawag tayong lahat na maging mga Anak ng iisang Diyos BALIK-TANAW: Radical Waiting and Radical Witnessing Promotion of Church People​’s Response - Waiting is coming to grips with patience, perseverance, sad realities, and length of time. There are many things that might happen while we wait Advertisement Advertisement MOST RECENT World Communication Sunday Bishop Ruperto Santos - It is therefore important to have a discerning heart and one that is rooted in the Gospel to differentiate what is the truth from fake Ascension Sunday Bishop Broderick Pabillo - May misyon nga tayo hanggang sa pagdating niya. Ipakilala natin siya at ang kanyang gawaing pagliligtas sa lahat ng tao. Asenso Tayo Bishop Pablo Virgilio David - Iangat natin ang ating dangal. Hindi tayo magkakalaban, tayong lahat ay magkakapatid. Tinawag tayong lahat na maging mga Anak ng iisang Diyos BALIK-TANAW: Radical Waiting and Radical Witnessing Promotion of Church People​’s Response - Waiting is coming to grips with patience, perseverance, sad realities, and length of time. There are many things that might happen while we wait ICRC calls for protection of civilians in Rafah LiCAS News - The ICRC stated that intensified military operations would threaten civilians, who struggle with access to essential services Financial institutions urged to withdraw investments from SMC over fossil fuel development LiCAS News - According to the letters, these operations degrade the local marine and coastal ecosystems and affect the livelihoods of nearby communities Pope Francis urges Christians to rediscover hope during Jubilee proclamation LiCAS News - Pope Francis also spoke about the global need for hope, not only for humanity but also for God’s creation, which has been "gravely damaged" VIEWFINDER Shrine of Healing May 7, 2024 The shrine is not just a physical structure. Inside, a cross stands as a symbol of hope, with an eternal flame at the center Pinsala ng Reklamasyon: Mga Larawan ng Magtatahong at Mangingisda sa Navotas April 30, 2024 Ang nasabing reclamation project ay joint venture agreement sa pagitan ng lokal na pamahalaan ng Navotas at Argonbay Construction Inc. Photos: Filipino Muslims mark the end of Ramadan April 10, 2024 Celebrations vary widely across different Muslim communities but are united in the themes of generosity, community spirit, and gratitude Beyond tradition: Sacred commitment of Palo Penitentes during Holy Week March 31, 2024 Penitentes continue to be a part of Palo’s religious heritage, culture, and traditions, with a legacy that promises to endure for generations Photos: Easter Vigil in Manila Esteemed as the liturgical year’s most critical worship service and Mass, the Easter Vigil reintroduces the "Alleluia" exclamation Photos: Crucifixions and whippings in the Philippines on Good Friday As spectators filmed on their mobile phones, three-inch nails were driven into their palms, and then the crosses hoisted upright Photos: Way of the Cross in Calapan The Way of the Cross consists of 14 stations, each representing specific events from Jesus’ condemnation by Pontius...