by Mathias Hariyadi

Setya Novanto was found guilty of rigging a government contract to buy electronic identity cards. He is the fourth defendant found guilty in the case, following the conviction of Irman and Sugiharto, two former senior officials with the Interior Ministry, and businessman Andi Agustinus (aka Andi Narogong).

| 25/04/2018
| INDONESIA

Wang Guangya, a member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, made a statement to that effect. Last March Xi Jinping reiterated the Party’s monopoly and leadership in society. The goal is to prevent the democratic election of Hong Kong lawmakers.

| 25/04/2018
| CHINA – HONG KONG
by Frederick D'Souza*

The gift of oneself for the good of others is present in all religious traditions and cultures. Being in the image of God means being called upon to promote "justice, peace and integrity of creation.” Caritas's work and volunteers play a fundamental role in the field of cancer treatment, environmental disasters, and nutrition.

| 25/04/2018
| INDIA

They are Juan Carlos Cruz, James Hamilton and Jose Andrés Murillo. They will be guests at Santa Marta residence and will meet individually with the pontiff, who will listen to "all their suggestions in order to avoid repeating such reprehensible facts". The declaration of the Holy See Press Office director underlines "pain" and "shame", as in the letter of Francis to the Chilean bishops.

| 25/04/2018
| VATICAN - CHILE

At the end of the general audience, Pope Francis launched an appeal for peace on the Korean peninsula, assuring his prayer for the Summit. Catechesis on baptism focused on "the strength to overcome evil". The value of the anointing with the oil of the catechumens, similar to the oil used by the ancient wrestlers. "It is difficult to fight against evil, to escape from its deceptions, to regain strength after a tiring struggle, but we must know that all of Christian life is a fight. But we must also know that we are not alone ".

| 25/04/2018
| VATICAN
by Vladimir Rozanskij

With a non-violent demonstration that gradually attracted the entire population, the leader of the small Elk party has brought down Sargsyan's  designs on a lifetime of power. Putin's embarrassing silence.

| 25/04/2018
| ARMENIA-RUSSIA
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