KUALA LUMPUR — In a statement dated August 10, the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences (FABC) president, Cardinal Charles Bo, officially announced the revocation of the suspension on the operations of Radio Veritas Asia (RVA) in Manila.
This decision follows a compelled suspension brought about by a sequence of events. As these circumstances are being meticulously reviewed by the appropriate authorities and the potential for addressing unresolved matters is becoming more evident, the cardinal emphasised the paramount significance of advancing RVA’s crucial mission to transmit the Good News across Asia through the medium of communication.
The Committee of Bishops, appointed by the FABC, undertook a comprehensive review of the lingering concerns surrounding RVA. In this process, the voices of various stakeholders, including FABC OSC (Office of Social Communication), under the chairmanship of Cardinal-elect Sebastian Francis, PREIC, donors, RVA leadership, and language services, have been thoughtfully heard.
The committee is expected to present its report and recommendations to the FABC Central Committee for further decisions concerning RVA. In the meantime, the cardinal appeals to all those who are associated with the work of RVA to continue their services with whole-hearted commitment. He prayed God’s blessings on the Church in Asia, the pastors and faithful, that all may be able to faithfully, and without fear, proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all Peoples of Asia.
On January 1, Cardinal-elect Sebastian Francis was appointed as the chairman of the FABC Office of Social Communication (OSC) for a period of three years. He has been entrusted with the task of making the FABC OSC a vibrant and effective instrument for strengthening the episcopal ministry of the Church in Asia in the service of the Gospel through social communications.
One of the important responsibilities which the FABC has entrusted to the FABC-OSC is the management and governance of the Radio Veritas Asia (RVA).
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