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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, MY:

Malaysia: * Chaos in Dewan Rakyat over Shahidan Kassim’s remarks * Proposed House Arrest Bill to be tabled this year, says Saifuddin Nasution * 1MDB trial: Expert unable to verify Najib's signature on documents * Malaysia engages with the West and Ea... [1]

AFP With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that – speculation. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

Christians and Muslims pray for tsunami victims Manila declares January 7 a "day of national prayer and mourning". [3]

An old Philippine shrine part of the Pope's 'prayer marathon' On 7 May, the COVID-19 prayer campaign will stop at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Antipolo), the oldest Marian shrine in the country. [4]

Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after he was arrested in Manila on October 4, 2023 / Photo: AFP Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after ... [5]

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine authorities will question a Roman Catholic priest about ivory smuggling after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic magazine, an investigator said. [6]

MANILA — The Philippine government signed a peace accord with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group on Thursday, the culmination of years of negotiations and a significant political achievement for President Benigno Aquino III. [7]

Plot charges levelled to discredit bishops, says Archbishop Lagdameo Manila (AsiaNews) Mgr Angel Lagdameo, chairman of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has called on those behind the stories accusing him and five other bish... [8]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2025-05-05 · 75% match

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (May 5, 2025)

Malaysia: * Chaos in Dewan Rakyat over Shahidan Kassim’s remarks * Proposed House Arrest Bill to be tabled this year, says Saifuddin Nasution * 1MDB trial: Expert unable to verify Najib's signature on documents * Malaysia engages with the West and Ea

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-05-06 · 40% match

Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo amongst over a dozen potential successors to Pope Francis

AFP With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that – speculation.

[3] MM asianews.it · 85% match

Christians and Muslims pray for tsunami victims

Christians and Muslims pray for tsunami victims Manila declares January 7 a "day of national prayer and mourning".

[4] MM asianews.it · 85% match

An old Philippine shrine part of the Pope's 'prayer marathon'

An old Philippine shrine part of the Pope's 'prayer marathon' On 7 May, the COVID-19 prayer campaign will stop at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Antipolo), the oldest Marian shrine in the country.

[5] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-10-05 · 75% match

Filipino drag queen arrested over Lord’s Prayer recital

Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after he was arrested in Manila on October 4, 2023 / Photo: AFP Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-09-27 · 75% match

Philippines to Question Priest over Ivory Trade

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine authorities will question a Roman Catholic priest about ivory smuggling after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic magazine, an investigator said.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-03-28 · 75% match

Philippines and Muslim Rebel Group Sign Peace Deal

MANILA — The Philippine government signed a peace accord with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group on Thursday, the culmination of years of negotiations and a significant political achievement for President Benigno Aquino III.

[8] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Plot charges levelled to discredit bishops, says Archbishop Lagdameo

Plot charges levelled to discredit bishops, says Archbishop Lagdameo Manila (AsiaNews) Mgr Angel Lagdameo, chairman of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has called on those behind the stories accusing him and five other bish

[9] MM asianews.it · 75% match

New cardinals from Asia. Pope Francis: witnesses of fraternity, communion, unity

New cardinals from Asia. Pope Francis: witnesses of fraternity, communion, unity During today’s consistory in the Vatican basilica, the pontiff placed the biretta on 21 new cardinals. The College of Cardinals includes 37 from Asia, 25 electors.

[10] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 75% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Islamic State attacks the Christian village of Teleskuf, in the Nineveh plain May 04, 2016 Early Tuesday morning, Islamic State (IS) fighters launched a heavy attack against a Christian village near Alqosh, in the plain of Nineve

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