Asia - Pacific News
India to investigate Missionaries of Charity childcare homes after scandal
India's Ministry of Women and Child Development announced Monday that it has instructed states to inspect all childcare homes run... Read more
Three children rescued amid baby-selling investigation involving MC sister
Three children who were allegedly sold by an employee of the Missionaries of Charity have been rescued, and a politician... Read more
In India, nun accuses bishop of rape
Authorities are investigating Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar after a Kerala nun accused him of raping her in 2014 and... Read more
Australian state hesitates to require priests to break seal of confession
The Australian state of Victoria has said a recommendation by the royal commission that it pass a law requiring priests... Read more
Gunman shot and killed by police at Filipino archbishop's residence
A gunman was fatally shot by police after he forced his way into the residence of Archbishop Jose Palma of... Read more
Pakistani prime minister candidate endorses blasphemy laws
A candidate for prime minister in Pakistan’s upcoming general election has defended the country’s controversial blasphemy laws, which have been... Read more
Filipino bishops call for prayer, fasting after Duterte's blasphemies
The Filipino bishops conference has called for three days of prayer and fasting, about a month after President Rodrigo Duterte... Read more
Australia could boost funding for Catholic schools with new income ranking
Catholic schools in Australia could see an increase of up to $74 million a year from independent schools following a... Read more
Vatican diplomat hopeful about prospect of peace on Korean peninsula
The Vatican's top diplomat expressed hope Thursday that efforts to bring lasting, stable peace on the Korean peninsula will bear... Read more
Convicted Australian archbishop says he'll step down if appeal fails
In the continued fallout of his conviction for failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse, Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson... Read more
Missionaries of Charity sister arrested in baby-selling investigation
Two women affiliated with the Missionaries of Charity, one a religious sister and the other an employee, have been arrested... Read more
Once hidden, the history of Japanese Christianity gains UN recognition
Places of major importance for Japanese Christianity, including the Nagasaki basilica commemorating 26 Catholic martyrs, have been selected as UNESCO... Read more
Australian archbishop sentenced to year's detention for not reporting sexual abuse
The Archbishop of Adelaide was sentenced Tuesday to a 12-month sentence after being convicted in May of failing to report... Read more
Catholics are called to speak out against injustices, Hong Kong bishop says
The Catholic Church in Hong Kong is called to speak out in case of injustices, but it does not compete... Read more
Australia's national compensation plan for child sex abuse victims begins
On Sunday Australia launched a program to compensate the victims of institutional child sex abuse. Read more
Filipino bishops support mandatory drug tests for students
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed support for a proposal by the country’s drug enforcement agency that... Read more
After calling God 'stupid,' Duterte seeks collaboration with bishops
After calling God “stupid,” Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he will seek to have a dialogue with... Read more
Filipino bishops hesitant about priests seeking gun permits
After three priests were murdered during the last six months, Philippine officials say they have received gun carry permit applications... Read more
Australian priests 'willing to go to jail' rather than break confessional seal
As Australian states and territories pass and consider laws requiring priests to break the seal of confession to report cases... Read more
Novena for North Korea sheds light on issues beyond denuclearization
Following two historic summits involving North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s bishops are calling on Catholics to pray... Read more
