Asia - Pacific News
Faithful in Thailand moved by Pope's words on Corpus Christi
In a spirit of jubilation and fervor, Catholics in Thailand celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi with Eucharistic adoration and... Read more
Bangladesh tragedy sparks call for retail accountability
After the collapse of a garment factory in Bangladesh which killed at least 1,127 workers, demands for better oversight from... Read more
Bishop laments 'gay marriage' approval in New Zealand
Archbishop John Dew of Wellington, president of the Bishops’ Conference of New Zealand, has expressed profound sadness over the authorization... Read more
Deceased natural family planning pioneer 'inspired us'
Dr. Evelyn Billings, who helped develop a major method of natural fertility regulation, is being remembered after her recent death... Read more
Orthodox bishop lauds Pope for building good relations
A leading bishop of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Pope Benedict's papacy has been the occasion of a “positive... Read more
Philippines Catholics pledge to defeat backers of RH bill
Philippines Catholics have strongly criticized President Benigno Aquino III for signing a controversial “reproductive health” bill, vowing to oust supporters... Read more
Catholic agencies work to help Philippines typhoon victims
Catholic relief agencies are working to help the victims of Typhoon Bopha, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this... Read more
Catholic campaign stalls Philippines 'reproductive health' bill
The Catholic clergy in the Philippines are strongly campaigning against political candidates who back a controversial “reproductive health” bill, helping... Read more
Catholic couple's 'apostolic hobby' assists 1,400 Chinese orphans
For the past decade and a half, an American couple living in China have cited total reliance on God as... Read more
Ivory smuggling charge against priest reveals abuse investigation
A National Geographic story on ivory smuggling has renewed focus on a prominent Philippines priest accused of sexual abuse in... Read more
Catholics in India calling for protest of 'objectionable' Bollywood film
Catholic groups in India have called for the protest of an upcoming Hindi film if scenes portraying believers and clergy... Read more
Australian bishops pledge cooperation with abuse inquiry
The Catholic bishops of Australia’s Victoria state have said the Catholic Church in Victoria will cooperate “fully” with the Australian... Read more
House passes bill to promote human rights in Vietnam
A bill to encourage freedom and respect for human rights, including religious liberty, in communist-run Vietnam was approved by the... Read more
New cathedral consecrated for post-Soviet Kazakhstan
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima was consecrated in the city of Karaganda in Kazakhstan on Sunday, marking the... Read more
Girl with Down syndrome granted bail in blasphemy case
A judge granted bail on Friday, Sept. 7 to a 14-year-old Christian girl with Down syndrome who has been held... Read more
Archbishop Hart blasts Melbourne paper for highlighting sacrilegious liturgy
The Archbishop of Melbourne denounced a local newspaper for its story about a breakaway group of “Inclusive Catholics,” led by... Read more
Bishops protest advance of Philippines 'reproductive health' bill
A “reproductive health” bill that would mandate sex education in schools and subsidize contraceptives will be “tragic and catastrophic” for... Read more
Christian film aims to curb human trafficking in India
A group of independent film makers is using media to put an end to the epidemic of human trafficking that... Read more
Russian Orthodox leader to visit Poland, sign reconciliation statement
During his Aug. 16-19 visit to Poland, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Patriarch Kirill I of Moscow plans to join the country's... Read more
Slavery is 'alive and well' in India, pastor says
Even in contemporary culture, India's Dalits or “untouchables” face oppression and persecution akin to slavery, an American pastor involved in... Read more
