Asia - Pacific News
Cardinal Zen hopeful situation in China will improve for Catholics
The Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, said this week he hopes the situation for Catholics in China... Read more
Philippines pro-life group argues that legalizing abortion does not save lives
A push to legalize abortion in the Philippines is “unacceptable” because the country “should be saving lives, not taking them,”... Read more
Australia prepares for Blessed Mary MacKillop's canonization in October
Great excitement is emanating from Australia as the date for the canonization of Blessed Mary MacKillop approaches. She will be... Read more
Prayer must open heart and mind to God, Cardinal Pell explains
Prayer is more than talking to God, but more specifically the opening of our heart and mind to God, Cardinal... Read more
Vocations increase in India despite religious persecution, Catholic bishop reports
Despite increased persecution, vocations to the priesthood in the north region of India are continuing to grow. Bishop Anthony Chirayath... Read more
Religious sister who ran bank for India’s poor dies at 86
Sr. Nancy Pereira, foundress of a Fund for the Poor bank to help impoverished clients in Bangalore, India, died on... Read more
Catholics in India protest government order to expel missionary priest
An “unexpected” government order to expel a long-serving Catholic missionary priest from India caused dismay and protest among Catholics in... Read more
Chinese diocese, vacant since 1962, receives new bishop
The new Bishop of Taichow, Antonio Xu Jiwei, was consecrated last Saturday at the age of 75. With joint Church... Read more
Solomon Islands priests reflect on fidelity, renew vows of service
In the city of Gizo's Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, 63 priests and religious from the Solomon Islands' three... Read more
Parents in Philippines objecting to sex education program targeting children
Despite suffering a legal setback, a group of 30 parents in the Philippines is pushing ahead in its appeal of... Read more
Catholic faithful to celebrate witness of 120 Chinese Martyrs
On Friday, July 9, the Church will celebrate the feast of the 120 Martyrs of China. Religious persecution has a... Read more
Weak Indonesian government allowing growth of extremist Muslim groups, priest warns
Commenting on the rise of attacks by extremist Muslim groups in Indonesia, a local priest told Fides news on Thursday... Read more
Pope to appoint groundbreaking representative to Vietnam
A communique released by the Holy See's Press Office on Saturday describes meetings that took place between delegations from the... Read more
Lawsuit in Philippines claims diocesan paper’s story was libelous
A businesswoman in the Philippines has filed a $220,000 lawsuit against the Archbishop of Ozamiz Jesus Dosado over a news... Read more
Prayer the most powerful weapon to prevent tragic war in Korea, bishop says
Calling for worldwide prayers for peace and reconciliation in Korea, the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea (CBCK)... Read more
Australia’s newest Catholic university to host youth conference
For the third year running, “Convivio,” a Catholic youth conference which has been held annually around the world since 1977,... Read more
Australian archbishop examines contributing factors to clerical sexual abuse
Outlining the Catholic cultural problems which he believes contributed to the failure to correct sexual abuse by clergy, Archbishop of... Read more
Local bishop offers prayers and condolences after deadly Air India crash
Bishop of Karwar Derek Fernandes has expressed grief and sorrow at the loss of “precious lives” in the airplane crash... Read more
Philippines’ electronic vote results were manipulated, Catholic archbishop charges
A retired Catholic archbishop in the Philippines has said he has witnesses proving that results of the country’s May 10... Read more
Thai archbishop asks religious leaders to help avert civil war
An intervention of religious leaders could help provide a peaceful solution in Thailand before the possible “catastrophe” of a civil... Read more
