Asia - Pacific News
Key abuse charge against Cardinal Pell withdrawn
On Friday, an Australian prosecutor withdrew a charge of abuse against Cardinal George Pell, who is currently undergoing a trial... Read more
Commentary: Would attacking North Korea be 'just war?'
As North Korea continues to develop its nuclear arsenal, should the United States contemplate a pre-emptive strike? Read more
Cardinal Zen calls China deal 'suicide,' blames papal advisors
In a recent blog post Cardinal Joseph Zen has issued another harsh critique of the rumored Vatican-China deal on the... Read more
Science – not sabotage – behind Filipino 'Rash Wednesday' mystery
After some Filipino Catholics developed mysterious rashes on Ash Wednesday, the Diocese of Caloocan investigated to determine the cause of... Read more
From North Korea to Catholicism: Mi Jin’s answered prayer
During her childhood in North Korea, Mi Jin Kang never believed in the existence of God, until one person began... Read more
Slander lawsuit against Guam's suspended archbishop dismissed
A Guam court has dismissed part of a defamation lawsuit against Archbishop Anthony Apuron of Agana, who is facing several... Read more
Court likely to withdraw charge of key accuser in Cardinal Pell abuse case
The Melbourne Magistrates Court heard Wednesday that a charge related to a key witness in the case against Cardinal George... Read more
Expert says religious freedom critical for Vatican-China bishop deal
A missionary priest and expert on the Church in China has expressed cautioun, and a limited optimism, about a rumored... Read more
Amidst the Pyeongchang Games, remembering Korea’s martyrs
As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games continue in Pyeongchang, the world is watching Korea for more than just sports. Read more
Australian bishops dedicate start of Lent to abuse victims
The bishops of Australia have called on the faithful of the country to begin the season of Lent with four... Read more
Catholic skater Yuna Kim lights the Olympic torch
Catholic Olympic gold-medalist Yuna Kim lit the torch at the Opening Ceremony for the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South... Read more
Cardinal Zen continues criticism of possible Vatican-China deal
Cardinal Joseph Zen again had harsh words for the Vatican on Friday, saying that the proposed deal between the Vatican... Read more
Cardinal Zen: ‘Vatican is ready to surrender to the Chinese communist party’
A possible Vatican agreement with the Chinese government has prompted feelings of unease and fears of betrayal, Cardinal Joseph Zen... Read more
Analysis: Possible deal could 'enlarge the cage' of Chinese Catholics, Vatican sources say
In the Vatican, there is a saying about China: “China has the sharp end of the stick. Any time the... Read more
Communist-backed Chinese paper weighs in on possible China-Vatican deal
A Chinese newspaper with close ties to the nation's communist party has added its voice to the discussion of a... Read more
Vatican official praises China for witness to Catholic social teaching
The chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences has said that China is exercising global moral leadership in the... Read more
Philippine bill would recognize Catholic annulments
The Philippines’ House of Representatives passed a bill that would legally recognize church-decreed declarations of nullity, or annulments. Read more
Bishop: Anti-foreign influence law could silence Australian Catholics
An anti-foreign influence bill being considered by the Australian government could end up silencing the Catholic Church in the country,... Read more
What Cardinal Zen told Pope Francis about the Church in China
Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong has said proposals aimed at reconciling the Catholic Church in China and the government-backed... Read more
Amid refugee crisis, trafficking risks are high for Rohingya girls
Raheema was just 15 years old when she left her home in the Rakhine state in Burma. Read more
