Asia - Pacific News
This Syriac bishop will be beatified on the 100th anniversary of his martyrdom
On Saturday Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing the martyrdom of Flavien-Michel Malké, a Syriac Catholic bishop who was killed... Read more
The Miracle of Hiroshima – Jesuits survived the atomic bomb thanks to the rosary
Seventy years ago, the only wartime use of nuclear weapons took place in the Aug. 6 attack on Hiroshima and... Read more
China consecrates first new bishop in three years
In mainland China's first episcopal consecration since 2012, a priest was consecrated a bishop in the cathedral of Anyang on... Read more
After 57 years, Kiwi priests' ministry in Antarctica ends
New Zealand's Diocese of Christchurch has operated an Antarctic Ministry at McMurdo Station, the largest community in Antarctica, since November... Read more
Catholics in India mourn Abdul Kalam, the much-loved 'people's president'
Catholics in India have joined their confreres in paying tribute to and praying for APJ Abdul Kalam, who served as... Read more
Asia Bibi's case shows need for interreligious dialogue in Pakistan, priest says
A Dominican priest in Pakistan has praised the nation’s Supreme Court for suspending the death sentence of Asia Bibi, a... Read more
How Laudato Si is being put into practice in India
The diocese of Miao, India sits in rich, mountainous forest terrain on the edge of the Himalayas. Most of its... Read more
Franciscan priest abducted in Syria set free by captors
The organization of Franciscan missionaries serving in the Holy Land announced that Father Dhiya Aziz, who had been kidnapped early... Read more
Catholics in Singapore celebrate 50 years of nation's independence
Anticipating this autumn's 50th anniversary of Singapore's independence from Malaysia, the nation's Catholics gathered earlier this month to celebrate a... Read more
Korean cardinal praises medics' courage in face of Mers outbreak
The recently-elevated cardinal of Seoul has expressed his gratitude to the doctors and nurses of the Catholic Medical Center for... Read more
Australia's bishops reaffirm marriage – and get reported to government
In a recent pastoral letter on marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops reaffirmed Catholic teaching. And one of the bishops has countered... Read more
Pakistani police save Christian couple from 'anti-blasphemy' mob attack
Police last week saved a Christian couple from a mob in Pakistan that attempted to kill them for allegedly committing... Read more
Sister Nirmala, former head of Missionaries of Charity, dies in India
Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Sister Nirmala Joshi, who passed away Tuesday. Sr. Nirmala had succeeded... Read more
In Thailand, Catholic seminary marks eight vibrant decades
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Minor Seminary in Thailand’s Chantaburi diocese has spent 80 years forming young men to be... Read more
Australian bishops stress Cardinal Pell’s determination to fight sex abuse
A group of Australian bishops have emphasized Cardinal George Pell’s record of leadership against clergy sex abuse following critical news... Read more
In Pakistan, dozens face murder charges for lynching of Christian couple
In Pakistan’s Punjab province, 106 people have been charged with the November 2014 murder of a Christian couple, who were... Read more
Another Christian youth is accused over blasphemy law in Pakistan
Tension and fear have gripped the Christian community in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city, after a Muslim mob attacked the... Read more
Relics of Saints John XXIII, John Paul II light fires of faith in Thailand
Scores of Catholic faithful are taking part in the Thailand tour of the sacred relics of St. John XXIII and... Read more
How Chinese Catholics around the world are renewing their commitment to the Bible
On the 25th anniversary of the United Chinese Catholic Biblical Association, groups across the globe are reaffirming their dedication to... Read more
Indonesia draws international outcry for executing drug traffickers
The Australian bishops joined their voices to the international condemnation of the Indonesian government's execution of foreign drug traffickers last... Read more
