Jose Torres, Jr.
Jose Torres, Jr., is editor-at-large of the Catholic Asian news site LiCAS.news. He is also editorial consultant of Radio Veritas Asia. He finished his Multimedia Journalism studies at the Konrad Adenauer Asian Center for Journalism at the Ateneo de Manila University.
Articles by Jose Torres, Jr.
Catholic diocese in India offers cash incentives, scholarships for couples with more children
Aug 6, 2021 / 16:32 pmThe Eastern-rite Syro-Malabar Diocese of Palai in Kerala state said it will pay 1,500 rupees (about US$21) monthly to the families and will provide free education to the fourth and the subsequent children.
Philippine Catholic Church inks documents with nationalist Church for reconciliation, common baptism
Aug 5, 2021 / 04:02 amThe Church leaders vowed that through “spiritual ecumenism,” they would encourage joint activities in prayer services, such as the celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Stations of the Cross during Lent and Holy Week processions.
Burmese bishops launch interreligious prayer effort amid Covid surge
Aug 3, 2021 / 14:01 pmThe Catholic bishops of Burma on Monday launched a national prayer campaign as coronavirus cases in the country continue to surge.
Gold medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz inspires the Philippines with her victory and Catholic devotion
Jul 27, 2021 / 12:55 pmAfter completing her final lift in a very close competition, Diaz burst into tears, clutched at the Miraculous Medal of the Blessed Virgin Mary hanging from her neck and repeatedly thanked God for her historic triumph.
Japanese prelate named new secretary general of Asian bishops’ federation
Jul 24, 2021 / 14:30 pmJapanese Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo has been named the new secretary general of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences.
Philippine bishops support pope’s letter on traditional liturgies
Jul 22, 2021 / 16:00 pmThe Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a statement on Thursday supporting Pope Francis’ motu proprio Traditionis custodes, which restricted the use of traditional liturgies.
Burma’s Cardinal Bo calls for ‘war’ against coronavirus as cases continue to surge
Jul 19, 2021 / 11:45 amCardinal Charles Maung Bo of Burma’s Archdiocese of Yangon called for a unity to fight the spread of the coronavirus disease in the already devastated Southeast Asian country.
Filipino bishops elect government critic as conference president
Jul 9, 2021 / 11:31 amThe Filipino bishops’ conference on Thursday elected Bishop Pablo Virgilio Siongco David of Kalookan, a staunch critic of the government’s war on drugs, as its president.
Asian bishops honor Indian Jesuit priest Stan Swamy as ‘martyr of the marginalized’
Jul 6, 2021 / 16:01 pmThe Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) on Tuesday mourned the death of Jesuit priest Stanislaus Lourduswamy, and called him “martyr of the marginalized people.”
Catholic priests in Burma contracting coronavirus
Jul 6, 2021 / 10:01 amSeveral priests in Burma have contracted Covid-19, with at least four priests in one diocese alone dying in just a week.
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo reiterates call for end to violence as thousands flee homes
Jun 28, 2021 / 11:30 amCardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon in Myanmar appealed for an end to violence on Sunday as thousands of civilians continue to flee their homes in the conflict-ridden Southeast Asian country.
New Manila prelate vows to be a ‘listening shepherd’ to his flock
Jun 25, 2021 / 15:00 pmCardinal Jose Advincula, the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Manila, vowed to be “a listening shepherd” as he starts this week to lead his new flock in the face of pastoral challenges.
Philippine Catholic Church leaders honor departed former president
Jun 24, 2021 / 18:00 pmCatholic Church leaders in the Philippines honored the country’s former president, Benigno Aquino III, who died on Thursday, June, 24, from a lingering illness. He was 61 years old.
Why a bishop in Taiwan resigned only six months after installation
Jun 23, 2021 / 15:30 pmThe Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Tainan in Taiwan resigned six months after his ordination and installation on Jan. 1, 2021, citing physical and mental problems.