Asia - Pacific News
Commission formed in Pakistan to protect rights of minorities
A group of advocates for religious freedom have formed a commission for the protection of minorities’ rights in Pakistan, amid... Read more
Heresy-reporting app may undermine Indonesia's religious liberty
Human rights groups are criticizing a smartphone app being rolled out by the Indonesian government which would allow citizens to... Read more
Australian archbishop appeals conviction of not reporting abuse
Lawyers representing Archbishop Philip Wilson, who was convicted in May of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse disclosed... Read more
Japanese museum finds rare scroll from country's early Christians
A Christian scroll found in a Japanese museum is believed to be from the earliest days of Christianity in the... Read more
Taiwan voters reject same-sex marriage
The people of Taiwan voted against the recognition of same-sex marriage in a series of referendums last weekend, reinforcing the... Read more
Chinese human rights activist on Vatican-China deal: 'A slap in the face'
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng called the Vatican’s pact with China over the selection of bishops “preposterous” in a... Read more
Duterte: Catholics should pray at home, not pay Church 'idiots'
The president of the Philippines encouraged on Monday Catholics to build their own chapels, rather than attending Catholic churches. Read more
Five years after Typhoon Haiyan, Filipinos continue to rebuild
On average, the Philippines is hit by 8-9 tropical typhoons per year. These storms can cause significant damage - but... Read more
What is it like to be an underground Chinese seminarian?
Wang Jie (a fictional name) is a deacon belonging to the Chinese underground Church. He has spent several years studying... Read more
Australian senator announces gender swap so he can speak on abortion issues
After being slammed for his religion and told he would never understand abortion because it is a women’s issue, Australian... Read more
Underground bishop in China reported missing
A Vatican-appointed Chinese bishop has reportedly been taken into custody by the government and is undergoing “isolation and indoctrination.” Read more
Singapore archdiocese extends required marriage prep time to one year
The Archdiocese of Singapore has introduced a new policy to ensure couples are taking the time they need to properly... Read more
Four underground priests reportedly disappeared in China's Hebei province
Four priests from the underground Catholic Church in China's Hebei province have been taken into police custody for indoctrination, AsiaNews... Read more
Catholic mother Asia Bibi moved from prison to Islamabad amid death threats
Pakistani Catholic Asia Bibi was released from prison and moved to Islamabad late Wednesday as her family seeks asylum due... Read more
Catholic schools in Australia to receive funding increase
Catholic schools in Australia have secured an increase in funding from the government following an outcry from Catholic leaders, but... Read more
Indian diocese will not fund defense for bishop accused of rape
The Diocese of Jalandhar will not pay for the criminal defense of its bishop, who is accused of serially raping... Read more
Amid abuse lawsuits, Guam archdiocese to file for bankruptcy
The Archdiocese of Agaña, Guam has announced that it will file for bankruptcy, following mediation efforts in September regarding clerical... Read more
The bishop who reaped a hundred-fold
Officially, his diocese has only existed since 2005. But Bishop Pallipparambil has been tending a flock in rural northeastern India... Read more
Human rights advocates: UN must address Chinese internment camps
Human rights advocates are calling on the United Nations to address reports of Chinese internment camps holding 1 million Muslim... Read more
PNG bishops call for asylum seekers to be admitted to Australia
Police in Papua New Guinea are moving sick refugees and migrants out of the capital city in preparation for a... Read more
