UCA News Weekly Summary, May 15, 2026

About this episode

This episode covers the latest political developments in Asia, including calls for justice and responses to violence against indigenous leaders.

Philippine bishops urged senators not to delay Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Papuan students marched for justice after civilian killings, and Indian Church leaders condemned the murder of indigenous Christian leaders in conflict-hit Manipur this week. Tune in for the latest developments from Asia.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fr. Michael Kelly, John Laurenson, Father William Grimm, Binu Alex, Grithanai Napasrapiwong

Topics covered

• politics
• justice
• indigenous rights
• impeachment
• civilian safety
• conflict

Keywords

• Philippine bishops
• Sara Duterte
• Papuan students
• Manipur
• indigenous Christian leaders
• impeachment trial
• civilian killings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philippine bishops, Indian Church

Places: Papua, Manipur

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