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Muslims Appeal for irish Priest's Release in the Philippines

Image of Columban Father Michael Sinnott, who came from Ireland to serve in the Philippines 40 years ago, was abducted Oct. 11 from his home in Pagadian City.The 79-year-old priest has been frail and in need of medication since an open heart surgery he underwent in July.

Columban Father Michael Sinnott, who came from Ireland to serve in the Philippines 40 years ago, was abducted Oct. 11 from his home in ... continue reading

Orissa: Anti-Christian Hindu Leader, Madhu Baba, Arrested

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He was the right hand man of Swami Laxamananda Saraswati, whose murder sparked the violence against Christians in Orissa. BHUBANESHWAR ... continue reading

Story of Orissa martyrs told at Indian Mission Congress

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'Christians have always endured persecution throughout the history of the Church'. MUMBAI (AsiaNews) – “Christians have always ... continue reading

Pope Calls All to Bring the Light of Christ to the World

Image of AsiaNews aims to serve the Church's mission, by telling of persecution, but also proclaiming the hope with which Christians

The search for God is witnessing a rebirth in countries formerly under the influence of atheism. Persecution, Martyrdom can never stop ... continue reading

Indian Mission Congress: Incarnate the Message of Christ

Image of Participants were welcomed in a festive environment by a suggestive show of light and sounds with hundreds of lamps and bhajans, devotional chants typical of India’s Christian tradition.

Some 1,500 delegates representing the Indian Church have come together until Sunday around the theme ‘Let your light shine’. ... continue reading

Phillipines: Fr. Sinnott Held by Muslim Terrorists

Image of 'We invite the faithful to pray for the health of Fr Sinnott and that he will be released as soon as possible'.

Filipino bishops, priests and activists have launched appeals for the liberation of the Irish missionary. MANILA (AsiaNews) - Fr Michael ... continue reading

Manila: Search for Kidnapped Irish Priest Underway

Image of Father Sinnott is the third Irish priest to be kidnapped. In 1997, Father Des Hartford was abducted by Islamic militants and held for 12 days. In 2001, a priest from Waterford, Father Rufus Hally, was shot dead during an attempted abduction.

Fr Michael Sinnott who was abducted late Saturday as he recited Vespers. No terrorist group has claimed responsibility so far. MANILA ... continue reading

Catholic Relief Services Responds to Four Emergencies in One Week

Image of 'Pew, That Was Close': Flood survivors receive aid at a chapel in Marikina, Philippines. When tropical storm Ketsana hit the island, massive flooding drove thousands from their homes. Father Javier Mexicano, shown here standing, was caught in his small parish house during the storm. He and another priest broke through the roof, waited there for the waters to settle, and eventually swam to safety. <br> <br>A pew is lodged in the rafters of the chapel, where it floated during the flood.The chapel's name? Our Lady of Perpetual Help. <br> <br>Photo: Laura Sheahen/Catholic Relief Services <br> <br>

CRS Commits $1 Million for Emergency Relief in Southeast Asia. CRS is doing the Work of the Church, extending the love of the Lord! MANILA, ... continue reading

Japanese Experts Expect Super-typhoons

Image of Only 65 per cent of the 13,792 kilometres of coastal embankments are high enough to handle tides caused by storms the size of the one that hit Ise Bay.

Warmer sea surface will generate winds of more than 240 kilometres per hour. Catastrophes are predicted. TOKYO (AsiaNews) – Japanese ... continue reading

Thousands Buried under Rubble after Earthquake in West Sumatra

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Thousands of people are buried under debris and feared dead or seriously injured. JAKARTA (AsiaNews) - Thousands of people are buried ... continue reading

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