Pope Francis urges faithful to ignite ‘little lights in people’s hearts’
Pope Francis urged Christians to offer hope and be an inspiration to others in the midst of “moments of darkness.” In his Angelus address on Feb. 2…
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Global warming can be stopped
One of the most famous and committed protectors of the natural world and defender of the planet is David Attenborough. He gave a speech online to th…
Another bishop tests positive for COVID-19; cases continue to rise in Philippines
Archbishop Florentino Lavarias of San Fernando in the province of Pampanga has contracted the new coronavirus disease, the archdiocese said on Sunda…
Pilgrim monument to rise on historic island of Limasawa in central Philippines
The construction of what will be a pilgrimage site on the historic island of Limasawa in Southern Leyte province has been going on in the past weeks…
At least 18 dead as junta cracks down on anti-coup protests in Myanmar
At least 18 people were killed in an escalation of violence carried out by state security forces against anti-coup protestors in Myanmar on Feb. 28,…
In Iraq, pope to visit Mosul churches desecrated by Islamic State
In Mosul, adjacent to the Biblical city of Nineveh, four churches representing different denominations occupy a small square surrounded by low-rise …
Watch: LiCAS.news Weekly Wrap (Feb. 28, 2021)
In this week’s news wrap, LiCAS.news brings you the details of the following stories: Vatican backs calls to ease patient protections for COVID-19…
Myanmar’s ‘unending Way of the Cross’
Greetings in the powerful name of Jesus. We walk through the Holy Season of Lent. Yet the message of Christmas still is relevant to us: Peace to all…
Witnessing ‘Transfiguration’ in our midst
The story of the Transfiguration is not what we usually think it is. It can be a revelation to believers and can be an examples of witnessing. Afte…
Mango Dreams: Pananampalataya, pag-ibig, at lipunan
Magkaiba ang relihiyon namin ni hubby nang magsimula ang aming relasyon, 14 taon na ang nakararaan. At sa kinalakihan kong relihiyon, bawal makipagr…
In Iraq’s Biblical lands, scattered Christians ask ‘should I stay or go?’
A jihadist message, “Islamic State endures,” is still graffitied on the front gate of Thanoun Yahya, an Iraqi Christian from the northern city of Mo…
Philippines extends coronavirus curbs in capital ahead of vaccine arrivals
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has extended coronavirus curbs in the capital until the end of March, as the country awaits the arrival of vacc…
Sacrifice
Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (Cycle B) Our life is a journey back to the nothingness of death. We are enveloped in the unshakeable reali…
Vatican backs calls to ease patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines
The Vatican this week expressed support for calls to ease international patent protections and speed up sub-licensing agreements for the production …
Filipino named as global ambassador of World Evangelical Alliance
Bishop Efraim Tendero, outgoing secretary general of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) International Council, has been named as the organization’…
Watch: Basic Ecclesial Community shows way to survive pandemic
Members of the Basic Ecclesial Community in the Parish of San Vicente de Paul in the Philippine capital share stories of struggle as they faced chal…
