Asia - Pacific News
Muslims set fire to Christian town in Bangladesh
More than 300 Muslims set fire to a town in Bangladesh in order to strip indigenous Christians, Hindus and Buddhists... Read more
Asia Bibi from prison: God will hear my prayers
Speaking from the Sheikhupura Prison near Lahore, Pakistan, Asia Bibi, the first Christian woman condemned to death under the country’s... Read more
Korean cardinal’s influence seen in increased organ donation
The second anniversary of the death of Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-Hwan of Seoul comes at a time of increased organ... Read more
Bishop decries lack of state protections for Christians in Indonesia
A bishop in Indonesia has strongly criticized national officials for failing to protect Christians and other religious groups after a... Read more
Pope's envoy to Vietnam looks forward to improved relations with government
Pope Benedict XVI's new representative to Vietnam is looking forward to strengthening ties between the Vatican and the local Catholic... Read more
Indonesian Muslim mob attacks priest, burns three churches
An estimated 1,500 Indonesian Muslims destroyed three churches before attacking an orphanage and hospital in Central Java on Feb. 8.... Read more
Philippines bishops rally Catholics against 'reproductive health' bill
Church leaders in the Philippines are leading the outcry against the the country's proposed and highly controversial Reproductive Health Bill... Read more
Orange County bishop says Vietnamese Catholic Church will outlive its struggles
The Catholic Church in Vietnam battles heavy government restrictions on its freedom to be involved in charitable works, health care... Read more
Catholic bishops condemn bus bombing in Philippines
The Catholic bishops of the Philippines and other leaders have condemned recent acts of violence in the country, which include... Read more
Japanese bishop upholds suspension for the Way in his diocese
Bishop Osamu Mizobe of Takamatsu, Japan has told Catholics in his diocese that since the "problem" of the Neocatechumenal Way... Read more
Pope rejects plan to expel Neocatechumenal Way from Japan, will appoint delegate
A papal delegate will soon be appointed to kick-start dialogue between the Japanese bishops and officials of the Neocatechumenal Way.... Read more
Australian Catholics face long recovery from 'worst-ever' floods
As floodwaters begin to recede in the urban center of Brisbane and other submerged areas, Catholic charities and churches throughout... Read more
US lodges strong protest with Vietnam after beating of American diplomat
The U.S. State Department lodged a sharp protest with the Vietnamese government after a U.S. diplomat was beaten in the... Read more
Papal envoy ends Vietnam's Jubilee Year with call to evangelization
Celebrating the close of a jubilee year for the Church in Vietnam, special Vatican envoy, Cardinal Ivan Dias urged Catholics... Read more
Cardinal Pell corrects politicians who claim to be Catholic but vote differently
As the country faces intense legislative debate this upcoming year over same-sex “marriage” and euthanasia, Cardinal George Pell of Sydney... Read more
Around 1,000 Anglicans in Australia could join Catholic Church ordinariate
Archbishop John Hepworth of the Traditional Anglican Communion has said that about 1,000 Australians are expected to join the Catholic... Read more
Rep. Smith urges President Obama to help persecuted Catholics in Vietnam
As violence against Catholics by the Vietnamese government continues, Rep. Chris Smith appealed to President Obama for a resolution designating... Read more
Japan's bishops want Neocatechumenal Way to leave for five years
Citing years of “trouble,” Japan’s Catholic bishops have asked the Neocatechumenal Way to cease activities in the country for the... Read more
China trying to prove it is 'master of the Church,' missionary priest warns
Father Bernardo Cervellera, a longtime observer of Sino-Vatican affairs, is deeply troubled by recent moves made by China’s communist authorities. Read more
State meetings seen as loyalty test for conflicted Chinese bishops
On Dec. 9, two “Catholic Associations” of the Chinese government concluded a three-day meeting to select new leaders. The executive... Read more
