Asia - Pacific News
In Australia, Christian Brothers sex abuse settlement a first after lawsuit limits end
The Christian Brothers have reached a settlement with a dying 74-year-old Australian man for physical and sexual abuse he suffered... Read more
Caritas India offers assistance to victims of monsoon floods in Kerala
After at least 73 people were killed in floods caused by monsoon rains in India's Kerala state, Caritas India and... Read more
House arrest for Australian archbishop convicted of not reporting abuse
An Australian court ruled Tuesday that Archbishop Philip Wilson, who was convicted in May of failing to report allegations of... Read more
Cardinal Tagle: Flood victims can find support in Catholic Church
Catholic parishes and assistance centers are ready to help victims of storms and major floods in the Manila area, said... Read more
Church in Australia should not be tax exempt, former government official says
A former tax official has said Australia should revoke the non-profit tax status of the Catholic Church in the country,... Read more
Chinese region sought to demolish mosque amid crackdown on religion
Officials in an autonomous region of northwest mainland China intended to demolish a mosque on Friday, but were met by... Read more
As death toll climbs from Indonesia quake, Catholic agency takes action
With hundreds dead and thousands left homeless by a major earthquake in Indonesia last weekend, Catholic Relief Services is working... Read more
Vietnamese diocese urges aid for victims of flooding
Heavy rains have caused flooding in northern and north-central Vietnam, and officials of the local Church are encouraging aid for... Read more
Australian unions seek limits on religious groups' hiring freedom
A group of trade unions in Australia last month passed a motion saying that they will lobby to restrict the... Read more
Chinese Catholic church demolition is latest in series of church bulldozings
A Catholic church in China's Shandong province has been demolished by government agents, the latest in a series of church... Read more
Are the Rohingya returning to Burma? All is not as it seems.
The Rohingya, a long-suffering Muslim minority in Burma, are allegedly peacefully returning to their country from Bangladesh, where thousands fled... Read more
Australian diocese offers financial aid for school fees amid drought
As Australian families face a difficult drought, a diocese in New South Wales is offering struggling families assistance with their... Read more
Abortion bill a matter of life and death, Australian bishop says
Archbishop Mark Coleridge of Brisbane, Australia encouraged members of parliament to look beyond the “worn-out ideologies and tricky language” behind... Read more
Indian cardinal: Proposed confession ban is 'absurd,' unconstitutional
A proposed ban on the sacrament of confession suggested by a government body in India was slammed by Catholic leaders... Read more
Cardinal Mueller: To lead in Europe, Germany must recover moral strength
While Germany has the potential to be a major European leader, the Church in the country must take a strong... Read more
Pakistan elects former cricketer, supporter of blasphemy laws
Imran Khan has emerged as the victor in a general election held in Pakistan Wednesday, July 25. The professional cricket... Read more
In China, government-aligned bishops release ‘Sinicization’ plan
Continuing a controversial plan, Chinese bishops allied with the government have told dioceses to prepare local versions of a “Sinicization”... Read more
Audio recording suggests Cardinal Alencherry knew of nun's rape allegation
An audio recording broadcast last week by an Indian television station appears to indicate that Cardinal George Alencherry may have... Read more
Australian PM calls for removal of archbishop convicted of not reporting abuse
Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull called Thursday for Pope Francis to dismiss Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide, who was convicted... Read more
Missionaries of Charity express sorrow over scandal, openness to just inquiry
The superior general of the Missionaries of Charity said Tuesday the congregation is “deeply saddened and grieved” by the alleged... Read more
