Asia - Pacific News
Chinese authorities force contraception on Uyghurs in 'slow genocide'
The Chinese government is forcing Uyghur women to take contraceptives in an effort to slow the growing population. One expert... Read more
In crowded Rohingya refugee camps, social distancing presents challenges
While hand washing and social distancing have been implemented around the globe as tools to fight the spread of the... Read more
Victorian politician calls for inquiry into investigation of Cardinal Pell
A member of the Parliament of Victoria has urged that there be an inquiry into the treatment of Cardinal George... Read more
Catholics pray for reconciliation on 70th anniversary of the Korean War
Korean Catholics marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War -- a war which never technically ended... Read more
New Hong Kong laws will have 'no effect' on religious freedom says cardinal
Cardinal John Tong Hon, the apostolic administrator of Hong Kong, has rejected concerns that new security and sedition laws for the... Read more
US religious freedom commissioner says 'no excuse' for Trump delay on Chinese sanctions
A federal religious freedom commissioner has said there is “no excuse” for the Trump administration “delaying action” to place sanctions on Chinese... Read more
Underground bishop detained in China
Chinese officials reportedly arrested an elderly bishop of the underground Catholic Church last week. Read more
Cardinal Pell's prison journal will be 'spiritual classic,' publisher says
The publisher of the prison diary of Cardinal George Pell said the text reveals the courage, conviction, and Christian charity... Read more
US religious liberty commission recommends 'binding agreement' with Pakistan to halt abuses
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom issued a report Tuesday recommending a “binding agreement” between the United States and... Read more
Cardinal Pell: Gospel ‘helped me to survive’ in prison
Cardinal George Pell told a group of Australian students that his Christian faith helped him persevere through his time in... Read more
Churches in China must preach 'patriotism' to reopen after coronavirus
State-sponsored Catholic authorities in parts of China have issued regulations on the reopening of churches during the coronavirus pandemic. The... Read more
In Hong Kong, thousands defy police to mark Tiananmen Square
Thousands of protesters in Hong Kong held public vigils for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre on Thursday, despite... Read more
Bishop says UK must 'safeguard fundamental freedoms' in Hong Kong
A bishop has urged the U.K. Government to defend “fundamental freedoms” in Hong Kong after the Chinese parliament approved a... Read more
La Salle brother receives human rights award in Philippines
A La Salle brother and educator has been given an award in recognition of his defense of human rights amid... Read more
Hong Kong police cancel Tiananmen Square vigil
Hong Kong police have reportedly curtailed a vigil for the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, citing public health concerns. Read more
New South Wales worship restrictions changed after complaints of unfair treatment
Churches in New South Wales will be allowed to open with the same restrictions as other buildings, after Australian Catholics... Read more
Religious freedom in jeopardy as China passes new Hong Kong ‘security laws’
A Hong Kong cardinal told CNA that changes to Hong Kong’s status in China could threaten the religious freedom of... Read more
Chinese bishop who suffered years of forced labor dies at 98
A Chinese underground bishop who was sentenced to 10 years of forced labor in the 1980s for bringing Catholics on pilgrimage... Read more
Australian journalists face court date over Pell trial coverage
A judge in the Australian state of Victoria has proposed a trial date to prosecute journalists and media outlets for... Read more
Livestream of Mass with Pope Francis on Chinese social media raises censorship questions
The Vatican revealed this week that Catholics in China were able to use the most popular Chinese state-monitored social media... Read more
