Asia - Pacific News
Local bishop describes 'a very, very frightening scene' in Nepal
Nepal’s bishop has given a graphic account of the country’s catastrophic April 25 earthquake, describing how he was lucky to... Read more
Pope Francis assures Nepal earthquake survivors of his closeness and prayers
Pope Francis led the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the weekly Regina Caeli address in praying for the... Read more
Australian bishops: the suffering need compassion, not suicide by drugs
Euthanasia isn’t what the suffering and dying really need, said Australia’s Catholic bishops. Read more
India bishop: Christ is working through the tragedy of present-day martyrdom
In his Easter letter released this week, Bishop George Pallipparambil of Miao reflected on Christ's work through the tragedies of... Read more
Tears for Farkhunda: Catholics join fury over savage killing of Afghan woman
After last week’s horrific mob killing of a young woman in Afghanistan, Catholics are calling for a re-dedication to religious... Read more
Young Vietnamese migrant workers find strength in Lenten practices
Young Vietnamese Catholics living in Thailand came together for a Lenten retreat focused on spiritual nourishment for the challenges of... Read more
Australian bishop affirms innocence amid charges of concealing abuse
An Australian bishop is strongly denying accusations that he concealed a serious sexual abuse offense allegedly disclosed to him in... Read more
Hindu priest breaks into tears after elderly nun raped in India
After the “heinous” rape of an elderly nun in the Indian state of West Bengal over the weekend, protestors have... Read more
Pakistani Christians mourn bomb victims, protest lack of security
Christians in Pakistan are grieving the loss of 15 people who were killed in suicide bomb attacks on two churches... Read more
From Poland to Papua New Guinea, a great task awaits the new Bishop of Wewak
Next month, a Polish missionary to Papua New Guinea will continue his 23-year ministry to the Melanesian nation with the... Read more
Nuns in Burma encourage empowerment of women, end to inequality
A community of women religious held a workshop in Burma's largest city over the weekend to mark International Women's Day,... Read more
Burmese parish attacked amid ethnic conflict
A parish in the Shan state of Burma, also known as Myanmar, became embroiled in the region’s spiraling conflict last... Read more
Indian bishop encourages celebration of color festival in joy, freedom
With Indians and Hindus celebrating Holi, a spring festival of colors, today, Bishop Thomas Dabre of Poona has encouraged the... Read more
Indian diocese joins with Pope Francis in praying for persecuted Christians
A remote diocese under the shadow of the Himalayas joined hands with Pope Francis' prayer for persecuted Christians in the... Read more
Karachi Church urges faithful to consider God's plans during Lent – not their own
The Archdiocese of Karachi, based in Pakistan's largest city, held a Lenten seminar last month to help the faithful there... Read more
Jesuit priest's cheerful disposition kept hope alive during Afghan captivity
A key player in working for the release of a Jesuit priest held by suspected Taliban militants in Afghanistan for... Read more
Indians rise up to defend Mother Teresa's legacy after attack by Hindu leader
Indians from all walks of life and religions have joined to condemn allegations made against Bl. Teresa of Calcutta by... Read more
Chinese Bible association gathers to make Scripture the heart of Church's life
The United Chinese Catholic Biblical Association held its tenth World Chinese Biblical Congress last month in Taiwan, drawing participants from... Read more
For Thailand's new cardinal, secularism is the face of the devil
The main challenge facing the Church today is secularism, according to Cardinal Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovithavanij of Bangkok, who boldly... Read more
Australians welcome appointment of new apostolic nuncio
Australia's Catholics have received with joy the news that Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed Archbishop Adolfo Yllana, a Filipino native,... Read more
