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Catholic Light for the Voiceless λαϊκός • (laïkós) • layman (n) of the people (adj) Inspirational reads from the Roman Catholic Mission of Bangkok

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LiCAS.news @licas.news · 1d

Since September 22, 2025, the mass evacuation in Gaza forced Caritas Jerusalem to suspend operations at five of its ten medical points, including its main medical center. #Hopetelling #Peace #Catholic #HolyLand #RedCross #ICRC @caritasintbe.bsky.social

www.licas.news/2025/10/10/c...

Caritas Jerusalem welcomes Gaza peace deal, vows to help rebuild lives as humanitarian agencies urge compliance

Caritas Jerusalem welcomes Gaza peace deal, pledging renewed humanitarian efforts and spiritual rebuilding for war-affected communities

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 2d

“I share the desire of my beloved predecessor that all Christians come to appreciate the close connection between Christ’s love and his summons to care for the poor.” #PopeLeoXIV #Vatican #PopeFrancis #Hopetelling #Catholic #PilgrimsofHope #DilexiTe

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Pope Leo XIV continues Francis’ vision with first exhortation calling for renewed love for the poor

Pope Leo XIV’s first exhortation Dilexi Te urges Christians to rediscover Christ’s love through service to the poor

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 4d

“Big changes in the world always come from small steps.”

A Catholic scholar’s interfaith project in Thailand’s Deep South wins top honors for promoting justice, peace, and reconciliation. #InterfaithFriendsProject #Hopetelling #HumanRights #Peace #Mahidol

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LiCAS.news @licas.news · 5d

“Planting a tree means planting hope. We want to leave a small mark of love for our Earth and our Church.”- a youth participant of the 3-day Jubilee, themed “Young People Walking with God, Proclaiming a Hope That Never Disappoints.” #Catholic #Indonesia #Jubilee2025

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Diocese youth celebrate Jubilee with faith, culture, and care for creation in Indonesia

Young Catholics in West Kalimantan celebrate faith, culture, and creation through the Ketapang Diocese Central Region Youth Jubilee

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 6d

A Thanksgiving Mass celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Indonesia and the Holy See was held for the first time at St. Peter’s Basilica. #Vatican #Unity #Diversity #HolySee

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Vatican Thanksgiving Mass celebrates 75 years of diplomatic bonds with Indonesia

Cardinal Parolin leads historic Mass celebrating 75 years of Indonesia–Holy See relations, highlighting unity, peace, and shared values

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 8d

The transition for the Swiss guards with Leo XIV has been “very easy” — even though the pope’s security team has noticed an increasing number of stuffed animals being thrown at him during public events. #Vatican #Pontiff #Catholic #CuddlyToys #Rome #Uniform

www.licas.news/2025/10/03/p...

Put the bright stripes away, Pope's Swiss Guards get new garb

The dark uniform with gold buttons and star-studded epaulettes is an update of its 19-century uniform, and debuted Thursday

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 10d

Pope Leo XIV has extended his prayers and heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the central Philippines earlier this week, as the death toll rose to 72. #Catholic #Cebu #Bogo #Earthquake #Caritas

www.licas.news/2025/10/02/p...

Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to faithful after central Philippines earthquake leaves dozens dead

Pope Leo XIV extends prayers and sympathies to central Philippines quake victims as Cebu reels from devastation

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 11d

The newly installed Archbishop of Cebu, Archbishop Alberto Uy, expressed his closeness to the victims of the earthquake and urged the Catholic faithful to pray “for calmness and strength in the midst of these trials.” #Philippines #NaturalDisaster #Daanbantayan #Bogo

www.licas.news/2025/10/01/d...

Deadly tremor in central Philippines prompts church inspections, nationwide prayers for victims

Archbishop Uy orders church inspections after deadly 6.9-magnitude quake in Cebu; bishops nationwide urge prayers, solidarity.

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 11d

When Tropical Storm Bualoi ripped through the Philippines, it flattened homes and families were left stranded. Yet before the roads were cleared and government teams could arrive, the local Catholic community had already mobilized. #Hopetelling #volunteers #VMSDFI

www.licas.news/2025/09/30/i...

In the Philippines, Catholic community delivers hope within 12 hours after typhoon strikes

Catholic volunteers in Masbate delivered relief and hope within 12 hours after Typhoon Opong devastated vulnerable communities

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 13d

“With empathy, ‘we can meet in the dialogue and start with a common, shared humanity.’” #Catholic #Hopetelling #Synodality #Hongkong #Australia #PilgrimsofHope #Jubilee2025

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‘Empathy makes dialogue possible,’ Cardinal Chow tells Chinese Catholics in Australia

Cardinal Stephen Chow urges empathy as foundation of dialogue during first pastoral visit to Chinese Catholic communities in Australia

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 14d

Dozens of Lamtoras Indigenous People were injured Sept. 22 when around 300 workers and security officers of PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) allegedly attacked villagers defending their customary land in Buttu Pangaturan, North Sumatra. #Catholic #Capuchin #IndigenousRights

www.licas.news/2025/09/25/c...

Capuchin priest shields Lamtoras people after brutal assault linked to pulp company in Indonesia

Dozens of Lamtoras Indigenous villagers injured in North Sumatra clash as pulp firm security accused of systemic violence

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 15d

“Because their disability is invisible, the Church often unintentionally overlooks the Deaf. Many Catholics with hearing issues have not received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for years.” #deafcommunity #deafawareness #signlanguage #Thailand #Hopetelling #Pastoral

www.licas.news/2025/09/25/b...

Breaking the Sound Barrier

Invisible struggle of Thailand's deaf Catholics to find voice in the Church with many having not received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for years

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 19d

A Philippine bishop cautioned that the fight against corruption must not end with one-day protests, but demands a “deep and lasting commitment to fight for justice and accountability.” #Catholic #Philippines #Caritas @caritaseuropa.bsky.social #CaritasAsia #CBCP

www.licas.news/2025/09/23/p...

Philippine bishop urges ‘sustained collective action’ to confront corruption, push social transformation

Bishop Alminaza cautions corruption robs Filipinos’ rights, calling for sustained organizing and linking justice with climate action

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 19d

“This audience is a sign of the good fruits of faith and unity,” Pope Leo XIV said in his address. He praised Indonesians abroad for their resilience, adding, “Even far from home, you maintain your vibrant traditions and care for one another.” #Vatican #Catholic #Faith
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Pope Leo XIV hails ‘historic’ audience with Indonesians, praises IRRIKA and Rehat as witnesses of faith

Pope Leo XIV welcomed 200 Indonesians, honoring IRRIKA and Rehat’s witness in Italy, and urging unity through dialogue

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 20d

Despite the war in #Myanmar, the Church continues to serve local communities. Twelve parishes remain active in the conflict zones, with priests staying close to the people, sharing in their daily struggles, and sustaining themselves with limited means. #Catholic #Hope

www.licas.news/2025/09/22/b...

Bishop of Pyay warns civilians trapped between army and Arakan forces

Bishop of Pyay warns civilians in Rakhine endure bombings, displacement, and forced conscription as Church sustains hope

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 21d

The project, Friends of Different Religions and Sustainable Peacebuilding from Grassroots Communities, was recognized as a pioneering model of democratic innovation rooted in community participation, interfaith dialogue, and holistic well-being. #Catholic #Thailand

www.licas.news/2025/09/19/c...

Catholic researcher wins top award for peacebuilding in Thailand’s Deep South

Dr. Anna Padtheera Narkurairattana’s award-winning initiative uses dialogue, culture, and health to strengthen Buddhist-Muslim ties

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 22d

Auxiliary Bishop Job Yo-bi Koo of Seoul urged the faithful to look beyond fleeting measures of success.

He said true joy does not come from “the latest smartphone or the most ‘likes’” but from holiness, which he called “the only path to lasting happiness.” #Catholic

www.licas.news/2025/09/19/s...

St. Carlo Acutis’ relics find permanent home at WYD Seoul 2027 Chapel

Relics of millennial saint Carlo Acutis enshrined in Seoul, inspiring WYD 2027 volunteers toward holiness and mission

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 23d

“Every T-shirt worn, every fan waved, every bottle carried on a hot day became more than just keepsakes. They were symbols of unity, generosity, and faith in action — a legacy that continues to support the mission of the Church long after the papal visit.” #PopeFrancis
www.licas.news/2025/09/18/s...

Singapore Catholics raised millions, mobilized thousands for Pope Francis’ visit — report

Singapore Catholics raised nearly $3.9 million and mobilized 5,000 volunteers, turning faith into action for papal visit

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 24d

The Diocese of Agats is widely regarded within the Indonesian Catholic hierarchy as one of the most remote and challenging regions to reach. Much of its territory is accessible only by a combination of air and river travel. #Catholic #Indonesia #FestivalAsmatPokman

www.licas.news/2025/09/18/v...

Violence forces suspension of Papua’s Asmat Pokman Festival, bishop calls for reconciliation

Agats Diocese suspends Asmat Pokman Festival 2025 after violent attack on selection team, urging reconciliation and healing

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 26d

Christians across the globe opened this year’s Season of Creation with events that underscored both the gift of creation and the shared responsibility to protect it, according to the Laudato Si’ Movement. #Catholic #Environment #climateaction #climatejustice #ecology

www.licas.news/2025/09/16/s...

Season of Creation 2025 opens with global witnesses to ecological responsibility

Global celebrations marked the Season of Creation’s opening, from Asia to Africa to the Americas, emphasizing unity for creation

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 27d

St. Peter’s Square was transformed into a global stage on Saturday night as the Vatican hosted Grace for the World 2025, a spectacular 2-hour concert uniting cultures, generations, and musical styles in a powerful call for peace and fraternity. #BamBam #GOT7 #Catholic

www.licas.news/2025/09/15/v...

Vatican stage goes global, BamBam represents Thailand on historic night

Thai K-pop star BamBam debuts emotional tribute at Vatican concert, uniting cultures, faith, and music in historic event

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 27d

For Bishop Kim Jong-gang, President of the Youth Ministry Committee of the Korean Bishops’ Conference, Acutis speaks directly to today’s generation. The bishop described him as “an example of how to use the internet to draw closer to God.” #Catholic #Vatican #Hanguk

www.licas.news/2025/09/15/s...

St. Carlo Acutis inspires young Koreans ahead of World Youth Day 2027

Carlo Acutis’ canonization sparks devotion in Korea, where youth turn to him for guidance, prayer, and digital evangelization

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 28d

#ICYMI By empowering young minds, truly listening, and fostering a collaborative environment, the hackathon showed synodality in action — one pitch, one partnership, and one concrete solution at a time. #MISSIONPOSSIBLE #hackathon #Synodality #SynodGoodPractice

www.licas.news/2025/09/12/d...

Don't Stop Me Now | MISSION POSSIBLE Season 2

Energy, creativity and synodality with the next generation - Thai youth hack for hope

LiCAS.news @licas.news · 29d

The Archdiocese of Singapore has unveiled a 10-year pastoral plan setting out the Church’s priorities for the next decade, while warning of falling Mass attendance and a higher divorce rate among Catholics compared to other religions. #CatholicLife #CardinalGoh #faith

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Pastoral plan warns of decline in Catholic practice, higher divorce rate in Singapore

Singapore Archdiocese launches pastoral plan to address falling Mass attendance, youth disengagement, and rising Catholic divorce rates

LiCAS.news @licas.news · Sep 12

The Catholic Church in Indonesia marked the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’ with a renewed call for “new wine”: a transformation of attitudes, behaviors, and lifestyles toward an ecological way of life. #PapaFrancesco #PopeFrancis #Hopetelling

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Indonesian Church marks 10 years of Laudato Si’ with call for ‘new wine’ of ecological conversion

The Catholic Church in Indonesia marked 10 years of Laudato Si’ with renewed calls for ecological conversion