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Syrian Christian Villages Celebrates Return after 14 years

The people of Hallouz and Qastal al-Burj in Syria’s Idlib countryside marked a long-awaited return after 14 years of war and displacement, gathering with Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Athanasius Fahd of Latakia for a recent celebration that carried deep symbolic weight. Amid damaged homes and ruined churches, residents sang, danced, prayed, and raised crosses, icons, and […]

Asia-Pacific Catholic University Choirs to Gather in Hong Kong for Regional Choral Symposium

More than 150 student singers from Catholic universities across Asia and the Pacific are expected to gather in Hong Kong for the inaugural Asia Pacific Catholic Universities (APCU) Choral Symposium 2026. The five-day event, themed “Harmony in Diversity,” will be held from June 17 to 21 at St. Francis University in Hong Kong. It aims […]

Indonesia: Catholic Forum Issues Moral Appeal on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance

The Indonesian Catholic Community Forum (FMKI) has issued a Moral Appeal urging stronger protection of democracy, human rights, and social justice in Indonesia following its 13th National Meeting held in Klaten Regency, Central Java, from June 4 to 6. The appeal was formally released on June 7 at the conclusion of the gathering, which brought […]

More than 50 children celebrate first Communion amid ongoing missile attacks in southern Lebanon

A resident of Rmeish whose daughter received her first Communion said villagers there have effectively been living in a state of war since Oct. 8, 2023. Amid a rocket attack launched by Hezbollah on residential homes in the village of Rmeish in southern Lebanon, more than 50 children celebrated their first Communion in a testament […]

Catholic leaders call for prayers, support for Philippine earthquake Victims

Church leaders and aid groups are calling for assistance and prayers for victims after an offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, southern Philippines, on June 8. Catholic Church leaders, various religious congregations, and associations have called for prayers and support for all those affected by the powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao, southern […]