Posts Tagged ‘Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences’

“Bangkok Document” urges active involvement addressing key issues

Monday, March 20th, 2023
Asian Bishops Bangkok Document

Churches in Asia synodal document calls people to address pressing issues in the region. The “Bangkok Document” released by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) highlights refugees, migrants, indigenous peoples, climate change, family matters, women, and youth. The 40-page document was presented by the federation’s leaders during an online ceremony on March 15, following Read more

Asian leaders end synod preparations discussing ‘gaps’

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

Asian Church leaders have concluded their continental-level preparations for making the Church more participatory by discussing key questions that have not been sufficiently discussed during lower-level gatherings. The continental-level gathering that ended on Feb. 26 in Bangkok was the highest preparation level ahead of the Synod of Bishops, more commonly called the Synod on Synodality, Read more

Top post goes to Myanmar’s cardinal

Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

Myamnar’s Cardinal Charles Bo has been elected as the new president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC). The federation’s purpose is to foster among its members solidarity and co-responsibility for the welfare of Church and society in Asia. Read more