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Bangladesh Catholic bishop criticizes Sheikh Hasina death sentence as politically motivated
By Stephan Uttom Rozario Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 17, 2025 / 16:58 pm The secretary of the Bangladesh Catholic Bishops’ Conference...
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Advocates call National Convention as India’s Christians face surge in persecution, harassment
MUMBAI, India – Several Christian advocacy organizations in India have called a national convention of Christians later this month to...
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Missionaries liberate Christian slaves from bondage in Pakistan
By Martin Barillas Ann Arbor, Michigan, Nov 16, 2025 / 06:00 am Three Christian families in Pakistan have been liberated...
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Bangladesh Catholic schools close Thursday: Verdict announcement sparks security fears in Dhaka
By Stephan Uttom Rozario Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 12, 2025 / 18:31 pm Several Catholic schools in Dhaka will close on...
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Pope Leo XIV may visit Sri Lanka as Vatican and island nation celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations
By Santosh Digal Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov 10, 2025 / 09:39 am A top Vatican diplomat has raised the possibility...
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Bangladesh police arrest suspect linked to political group in bomb attacks on Catholic cathedral and school
By Stephan Uttom Rozario Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 10, 2025 / 09:09 am Dhaka police have arrested a 28-year-old man in...
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Cardinal Michael Czerny brings hope to Bangladesh’s displaced Catholics and Rohingya refugees
By Sumon Corraya Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 9, 2025 / 07:00 am Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, prefect of the Dicastery for...
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Philippine government honors Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo for his efforts in promoting peace, hope
By Santosh Digal Manila, Philippines, Nov 8, 2025 / 06:00 am Cardinal Orlando Beltran Quevedo, OMI, archbishop emeritus of Cotabato,...
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Bangladesh Indigenous Catholics seek Church support for rights protection during Cardinal Czerny Dhaka visit
By Stephan Uttom Rozario Dhaka, Bangladesh, Nov 6, 2025 / 11:45 am Indigenous Catholic leaders in Bangladesh called for stronger...
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Corruption crisis in Philippines sparks largest Church-backed protests in years
By Santosh Digal Manila, Philippines, Oct 30, 2025 / 13:35 pm A wave of corruption scandals has rocked the Philippines...
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