Asia - Pacific News
Pope Francis prays for victims of South Korea hospital fire
A fire at a hospital in South Korea killed at least 37 people on Friday, and injured more than 70.... Read more
The complicated case of China’s Catholic bishops
The Vatican’s efforts to resolve the split between underground Chinese bishops and the government-recognized Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association face another... Read more
Guam archbishop denies allegations of rape, sexual abuse
An embattled archbishop in Guam has denied an allegation that he raped his nephew nearly 20 years ago, when his... Read more
Bishop Schneider explains the Kazakhstani profession of truths on marriage
Fidelity to the words of Christ makes it necessary to profess the truth about sacramental marriage, Bishop Athanasius Schneider told... Read more
Understanding the fierce devotion behind the Black Nazarene
For over four centuries, a historical and iconic miraculous statue of Jesus Christ carrying his Cross has become an emblem... Read more
Cardinal Pell accuser dies before sexual abuse trial begins
The legal case against Cardinal George Pell of Australia has taken an unexpected turn, after the death of Damian Dignan,... Read more
Why this bishop thinks memes may just be the tool for evangelization today
Between the Harambe memes and quick explanations of Catholic doctrine on his Twitter page, Richard Umbers, Auxiliary Bishop of the... Read more
Deadly suicide bomb attacks at Pakistan church kill eight
At least eight churchgoers were killed and another 30 injured in a double suicide bomber attack at a Methodist church... Read more
Catholic Church in Australia commits to ensuring justice for sex abuse victims
In a wide-ranging report released Friday, Australia’s royal commission found serious failings in the protection of children from abuse in... Read more
Australian Catholic Youth Festival draws tens of thousands
The Church in Australia kicked off Advent with a Catholic Youth Festival in Sydney last weekend, drawing some 20,000 attendees... Read more
Marriage redefined in Australia despite religious freedom fears
A bill passed Thursday in Australia changed the legal definition of marriage from being between “a man and a women”... Read more
Devastating cyclone kills 32 Catholic fishermen off India's coast
At least 32 Catholic fishermen were killed when a tropical cyclone hit the southern coast of India over the weekend. Read more
With plea for forgiveness, Pope embraces Rohingya in Bangladesh
After meeting several Rohingya Muslims and hearing their stories in Bangladesh, Pope Francis uttered a moving prayer from the heart,... Read more
Pope tells Bangladesh bishops to make laity a priority, especially youth
On Friday Pope Francis met with the bishops of Bangladesh, urging them to be close to the laity, especially young... Read more
Pope Francis ordains 16 priests in Bangladesh
Celebrating Mass in the Bangladeshi capital on Friday, Pope Francis ordained 16 men to the priesthood. Read more
Pope Francis visits with first Burmese Jesuit priest
When Pope Francis travels around the world, he often makes time to visit with local Jesuit communities. This week Fr.... Read more
Pope lands in Bangladesh, visits two national landmarks
After landing in Bangladesh Thursday afternoon, Pope Francis made visits to two of the country’s important landmarks – the National... Read more
Your faith and enthusiasm are a welcome sight, Pope tells Burmese youth
The Catholic young people of Burma are “a welcome sound” of encouragement, Pope Francis told them Thursday at a Mass... Read more
The difficult life of a Catholic missionary in Burma
As Pope Francis continues his visit to Burma – also known as Myanmar – this week, he is encountering a... Read more
Burmese bishops say despite pressure, Suu Kyi has their support
As international criticism mounts for Burmese leader Aung Sun Suu Kyi over perceived inaction on the nation's Rohingya refugee crisis,... Read more
