Asia - Pacific News
Jimmy Lai takes the stand in yearslong Hong Kong national security trial
Catholic pro-democracy and human rights activity Jimmy Lai took the stand Wednesday arguing in his own defense against allegations of... Read more
Church leaders will appeal Indian Supreme Court order for tax on salaries of clergy
“This judgment without a detailed hearing of our plea is very disappointing. We have no option but to challenge this... Read more
Liturgical conflict resurfaces in troubled Indian Syro-Malabar archdiocese
This month’s delayed priestly ordination of eight deacons of the Ernakulam Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church has highlighted continuing divisions. Read more
Singapore priest stabbed while celebrating Mass
Father Christopher Lee, a parish priest at St. Joseph Church in the Singapore region of Bukit Timah, was attacked by... Read more
Volcano destroys Indonesia Catholic convent, killing religious sister
Sister Nikolin Padjo, head of a local monastery in Boru, Wulanggitang, died in the eruption, according to a report by ... Read more
Vatican message for India’s ‘festival of lights’ emphasizes need for fostering harmony
“Diversity is seen by most as a source of mutual growth, learning, and enrichment. At the same time, it is... Read more
Storm leaves scores dead and widespread damage in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami hit the island of Luzon, which includes the capital Manila, bringing two months’ worth of rain to... Read more
Vatican-approved bishop consecrated in Beijing days after China deal renewal
Pope Francis has appointed a new Catholic bishop in Beijing following the renewal of the Vatican-China agreement. Read more
Ancient ruins in Armenia might be oldest church in world’s first Christian nation
A team of German and Armenian researchers made a groundbreaking discovery last week of an ancient church in Armenia dating... Read more
Indonesian bishop declines cardinal appointment to ‘grow in priestly life’
The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church... Read more
Vatican-China bishop deal renewed for four more years
The renewal comes days after a report from the Hudson Institute detailed how seven Catholic bishops in China have been... Read more
Persecution of 10 Catholic bishops in China intensified after Vatican-China deal, report says
A new report by religious freedom advocate Nina Shea for the Hudson Institute sheds light on the repression faced by... Read more
Archbishop warns of diminishing hope for peace as North Korea escalates military threats
A South Korean prelate said Catholics continue to pray for peace and hope but that “hope is fading” for reunification... Read more
‘Duty to accompany migrants’: Indian bishops launch portal to support nation’s immigrants
The digital portal was launched on Sept. 27 in Bangalore by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India ahead of... Read more
Christians face arbitrary arrests, grave religious freedom violations in India
According to a recent report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Christians in India are facing increasingly... Read more
Pakistani woman sentenced to death for allegedly blaspheming Muhammed
A Christian mother of four has been sentenced to death by a judge in Pakistan for allegedly spreading blasphemous messages... Read more
Auxiliary bishop of Sydney: ‘The Eucharist invites us to be part of the mission of Christ’
Auxiliary Bishop Danny Meagher of Sydney is already talking up the preparations for the Australian city to host the next... Read more
Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore ‘has revived the faith of our people,’ cardinal says
Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, hailed the positive results of the recently concluded papal visit to his country. Read more
Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy
As the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties... Read more
New museum in Philippines honors Cardinal Jaime Sin, a ‘voice’ against corruption
Cardinal Jaime Sin’s family residence will be home to a museum in his honor and called the “Museo Kardinal.” Read more
