New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights
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New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights

MANILA (LiCAS News): On June 2, Caritas Philippines announced the appointment of Father Carmelo “Tito”…

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Help students see crises as opportunities for growth, pope says
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Help students see crises as opportunities for growth, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): University students today need an education that not only prepares them for a…

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Church-run schools in India face threat from extremists over Christian symbols
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Church-run schools in India face threat from extremists over Christian symbols

GUWAHATI (UCAN): Satya Ranjan Borah, the leader of Kutumba Surakshya Parishad, a Hindu group,  announced…

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Islamic studies no longer compulsory for Pakistan’s non-Muslims
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Islamic studies no longer compulsory for Pakistan’s non-Muslims

ISLAMABAD (UCAN): The government of Pakistan has decided that the study of Islam is no…

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Church in India backs coaching centre ban for students under 16
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Church in India backs coaching centre ban for students under 16

(UCAN): Church leaders in India welcomed a government ban on admitting students below 16 years…

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