Telling the story of Indonesian Catholics

The Third Grand Synod of the Indonesian Catholic Church, scheduled for Nov. 1-5 in Bogor, West Java, will use a narrative or story-telling approach previously used by the Asian Mission Congress in 2006, says one of its chief organizers. (Konradus Epa, ucanews.com)

Satya Bharati

Satya Bharati is an institution that aims to coordinate the communication ministry of the Jharkhand dioceses in India

Christians living one for another

Nearly 20 years ago, I was talking with a priest who had just celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination. (Father William Grimm, ucanews.com)

Greater global response needed for flood survivors

The international community needs to be more generous to flood-hit victims, says Pakistan’s Caritas director. (ucanews.com)

Macao’s historic sites

The Ruins of St. Paul’s refer to the facade of what was originally the Cathedral of St. Paul, a 17th century Portuguese cathedral in Macao dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle. (Global Times)

Does Beijing really want bishops appointed by the pope?

Gianni Valente, (once?) my friend, writes again in 30 Giorni (30 Days) about the Church in China. I admire his interest, for this Church so dear to us, and his zeal in bringing it to the attention of his readers. I am sorry to say, however, that I cannot agree with the way he sees things in that very complex situation. (Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, Hong Kong)

‘Empowerment of the weak will check patriarchy’

The exploitation of women and patriarchy are realities in the Indian Church as much as they are part of Indian society, says Nazareth Sister Shalini D’Souza. (Ritu Sharma, ucanews.com)

Video - UCA News Magazine

UCA News Magazine, from ucanews.com, on YouTube.

Thai Church needs to talk about surrogacy

The Thai Catholic Church has to work harder to educate people on the immorality of surrogate pregnancies, says the deputy director of the Pro Life Movement Thailand. (Father Siranon Sanpetch, ucanews.com)
Camillian Father Siranon Sanpetch says a draft law on surrogacy, approved by parliament in May, will create social problems.
Even before the law was passed, some [...]

Ordination at Singapore parish

A presentation commemorating the ordination of three Franciscan Friar Priests at St Mary of the Angels, Singapore, on 28 May 2010.

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