Asia - Pacific News
Australian doctor under fire for refusing sex-based abortion
A Catholic doctor in Australia could face suspension or the loss of his license for refusing to refer a couple... Read more
Thai Catholic charity offers aid as flooding affect millions
With heavy rains causing season-long flooding in Thailand, the bishops' emergency relief office in the country has increased its assistance... Read more
Catholics in Hiroshima mark 90th diocesan anniversary
The Diocese of Hiroshima is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with programs for spiritual renewal, a focus on priestly... Read more
Divine Mercy statue in India receives cardinal's blessing
On Sept. 30, Cardinal George Alencherry unveiled and blessed a shrine featuring a statue of the Divine Mercy of Jesus,... Read more
Bombay archdiocese hosts seminar on beauty of stained glass
To promote a revival of beautiful Christian art in India, the Archdiocese of Bombay has held a seminar on stained... Read more
Pope Francis excommunicates dissident priest in Australia
Pope Francis has ordered the excommunication of a Catholic priest in Australia who illicitly said Mass, taught that women should... Read more
Holy Childhood Society celebrates 25 years in Colombo
A group which aims to foster a missionary spirit among children celebrated the 25th anniversary of its establishment in the... Read more
Indian archdiocese receives relic of Pope John Paul II
A reliquary containing a cloth with a drop of blood from Blessed Pope John Paul II will be displayed for... Read more
Thai faithful echo Pope's call for peace in Syria
Catholics throughout Thailand – joined by Buddhists and Muslims in the country – have welcomed Pope Francis’ appeals for peace... Read more
Diverse Singapore parish blooming during Year of Faith
Through a special website and numerous events to help offer catechesis, Risen Christ parish in central Singapore has promoted spiritual... Read more
Catholic volunteers in Thailand aid refugees from Burma
Responding to a humanitarian crisis pushing tens of thousands of a minority ethnic group in Burma from their homes, Caritas... Read more
Catholic college 'delighted' to receive top ratings in Australia
Officials at the University of Notre Dame Australia are pleased to have received the highest ratings in excellence in several... Read more
Mary's Nativity draws tens of thousands to Indian basilica
Huge crowds started gathering in Bangalore, India, last week, as the city's novena leading up to the Nativity of Mary... Read more
New Philippines campaign seeks to help typhoon victims
The Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines have organized a campaign to assist the nearly one million people in Manila and... Read more
Rural children, families inspired by Thai diocesan program
In Thailand, the Diocese of Chanthaburi is reaching out to rural residents through a human development program offering assistance to... Read more
'Month of Martyrs' in Korea draws praise from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a message today to South Korea praising the country's decision to proclaim September as the “Month of... Read more
Thai bishops stress Catholic identity, top academics in schools
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Thailand is calling for renewed effort to boost Catholic education in the country, striving to... Read more
Relief efforts underway as flooding wreaks havoc in Philippines
A combination of seasonal monsoon rains and a tropical storm off the coast of the Philippines has caused massive damage... Read more
Vatican sends condolences on death of senior Buddhist abbot
The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue sent a message of condolence to Thailand on the passing of senior Buddhist... Read more
Thai Catholics encouraged to imitate Virgin Mary's faith life
Mary is a perfect model for Christians, who should imitate their Blessed Mother and learn from her, said a Thai... Read more
