Asia - Pacific News
Mass sterilizations taking place in China
The EFE news agency published reports this week that between March and July of this year, more than seven thousand... Read more
Embryonic stem cells prone to genetic mutations, says new research
A new study indicates that stem cells made from human embryos are prone to serious genetic mutations associated with cancer. Read more
Hong Kong Catholics "enjoy religious freedom," Church leader says
Hong Kong is a safe haven for Catholics, according to Mgr John Tong Hon, Auxiliary Bishop of Hong Kong, in... Read more
Quebec passes law eliminating Catholic instruction in public schools
School’s back in. But in Quebec public schools, Catholic and Protestant religious instruction are on their way out. Read more
Canadian bishops express sympathy, recall history between Louisiana and Canada
The Canadian bishops expressed their deepest sympathy to the American bishops over the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, offering prayers... Read more
Bishop ‘dismayed’ as abortion doctor receives public honor
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops’ president expressed great dismay that Canada’s most notorious abortion doctor received a prestigious national... Read more
Woman raised in homosexual household speaks against same-sex marriage
A Canadian woman who grew up in a homosexual household in Toronto in the 60s and 70s says same-sex marriage... Read more
AIDS-prevention poster of nun pulled after Catholic protests
Outraged Catholics in Taipei have succeeded in having an offensive ad pulled, reported AFP. Read more
Statue of Mary a symbol of peace for Japan
A popular statue of the Virgin Mary in Nagasaki, Japan, has been given a new home in the city’s Cathedral... Read more
Alberta legislators to enact proposal protecting those uneasy with gay “marriage”
In light of Canada’s recent legalization of homosexual marriage, legislators in Alberta are working to enact a new proposal aimed... Read more
Group seeks to renew Canada’s moral direction with prayer, reparation, penance
In the wake of the recent legalization of homosexual marriage in Canada--a step which some see as another step down... Read more
Number of Christians surges in China
A report in The Age says that Chinese Christians currently outnumber members of the Communist Party. The Gospel message is... Read more
New bishop in China receives approval by Rome, Beijing
Chinese government representatives joined 2,000 Catholics and 100 priests for the episcopal ordination of Bishop Anthony Dang Mingyan July 26... Read more
Alberta may invoke clause to protect officials from marrying same-sex marriage
Alberta Justice Minister Ron Stevens said the province may invoke the notwithstanding clause under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms... Read more
Ordination of women priests not valid, says canon law expert
The ordinations of nine women yesterday on a boat in the St. Lawrence River are not valid and cannot be... Read more
Archbishop thinks ‘ordination’ ceremony could mean automatic excommunication
On Monday, nine women had themselves ‘ordained’ as Catholic priests aboard a boat near Ottawa, Canada, an act, which one... Read more
Japanese Bishops call for peace on anniversary of a-bombs
Catholic bishops in Japan have released a message for the 60th anniversary of the World War II atomic bomb droppings... Read more
Canadian bishops: Catholics must continue to oppose same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage may be the law of the land in Canada, but “the fundamental and universal reality of marriage remains... Read more
Canada becomes fourth country to legalize same-sex marriage
The Canadian Senate has passed Canada’s same-sex marriage bill late Tuesday by a vote of 47-21; three senators abstained in... Read more
CCCB clears up confusion about baptism for children of same-sex couples
Speaking on the impact of same-sex marriage on the Catholic Church in Canada, Cardinal Marc Ouellet reportedly told the Senate... Read more
