Drop in priestly vocations in Philippines
A local missionary blames consumerism but says more commitment is called for from parishes and families.
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Santosh Digal
Filipino bishops urge government to support natural family planning
Filipino Church calls for a moratorium on proposed bills, advocating the ovulation method, which, according to the World Health Organisation, allows for family planning without the use of contraceptives.
Catholic priest receives death threats in offering basket
Notes reading "you will be the next to be killed" were found in four envelopes. Fr de Leon is committed to human rights work.
Catholic schools, a bulwark against society's moral crisis
More than 3,000 girls are studying in New Delhi's Catholic schools; more than 90 per cent are not Catholic. Parents opt for Catholic schools to give their daughters a solid moral education.
Hindu nationalism is anti-poor and anti-Dalit, research says
Hindu nationalism is anti-poor and anti-Dalit, research says
Dialogue and prayers against violence, says Orissa Archbishop
Dialogue and prayers against violence, says Orissa Archbishop
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