Asia - Pacific News
‘Bodies were everywhere’: Sri Lanka priests recount the horror of Easter attacks
As Fr. Eranga De-Silva finished celebrating Easter Sunday Mass at his parish in Sri Lanka, he noticed policemen guarding the... Read more
Catholics assist those impacted by Cyclone Fani in India, Bangladesh
A category four cyclone struck India's Odisha state Friday morning, but humanitarian groups and government forces are better prepared than... Read more
Public Masses suspended for second week in Sri Lanka
Following terrorist attacks and ongoing threats to safety, Masses will be suspended in the Archdiocese of Colombo for a second... Read more
Despite ongoing threats, ordination Mass takes place in Sri Lanka
As most Catholic churches remain closed across Sri Lanka, following the Easter bombings that claimed more than 250 lives, one... Read more
What is it like to be a missionary in Mongolia?
When Francisco Javier Olivera was born, his mother offered him to the Virgin Mary, praying that he would become a... Read more
New safety measures in place after Sri Lanka bombings
One week after the Sri Lanka Easter bombings, authorities continue to seek those responsible for the violence, while enacting new... Read more
Arrest of Christians in Nepal prompts religious freedom worry
Reports of five Christians being arrested on faith-related charges in Nepal this week have sparked international concern and calls for... Read more
Sri Lankan police chief resigns over bombings
The Sri Lanka chief of police resigned this week after bombings left dead more than 200 Christians on Easter morning.... Read more
Sri Lanka's Ranjith: 'I would have cancelled' Easter Mass if bomb warnings were passed on
The Archbishop of Colombo says that government officials in Sri Lanka should be fired for failing to act on tips... Read more
Bishops pray for victims of earthquakes in Philippines
Catholic leaders have offered prayers for the Philippines after two earthquakes struck the region this week. Read more
Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter bombings
The Islamic State claimed responsibility Tuesday for the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that killed at least 321 people and... Read more
'Controlled explosion' near St. Anthony's church as Sri Lanka remains on high alert
Local media reported scenes of panic and confusion April 22, as crowds fled the area after what has been described... Read more
Sri Lanka Easter attacks draw international condemnation, prayer for victims
Religious and civil leaders have responded with condolences, prayer, and calls for justice after several explosions at churches and hotels... Read more
Sri Lanka Easter church and hotel bombings kill at least 200
At least 200 people were killed in explosions Easter morning, detonated in churches and hotels across Sri Lanka. Hundreds more... Read more
This unique chant brings Vietnamese Catholics deeper into Christ's Passion
While the Stations of the Cross are a worldwide Lenten devotion for Catholics, the faithful in Vietnam have an additional... Read more
Three dozen journalists and media companies indicted over Pell trial gag order
More than twenty journalists in Australia faced court charges Monday over breach of a court gag order in the case... Read more
How China uses technology to repress Uyghurs
Government-run social media and facial recognition technology are being used to help monitor and detain Muslims in China's Xinjiang Uygur... Read more
In Japan, Catholic Church plans to investigate sex abuse
Catholic bishops in Japan have said they will investigate reports of clergy sex abuse of minors dating back at least... Read more
South Korean court finds abortion ban unconstitutional
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled an abortion ban in the country to be unconstitutional, receiving mixed responses from... Read more
Australian pro-lifers lose challenge to abortion clinic buffer zones
Australia's high court on Wednesday threw out cases brought by pro-life activists challenging “buffer zone” laws in Victoria and Tasmania... Read more
