Asia - Pacific News
Archbishop calls for overturning territory’s recognition of same-sex unions
Calling on Australian Prime Minster Kevin Rudd to overturn the Australian Capital Territory Government’s new laws recognizing same-sex civil unions,... Read more
Catholic bishops of India propose National Day for Indian Martyrs
The Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI) has proposed to make the last Sunday of August a National Day for... Read more
Breast cancer-abortion link highlighted by Chinese study
Chinese researchers claim to have found a 17 percent increased breast cancer risk among women who have had induced abortions. Read more
Irish missionary priest freed after month of captivity
After being held hostage for just over a month, Irish missionary priest Fr. Michael Sinnott was freed on Nov 12.... Read more
Novenas to Our Lady of Remedies seek safe return of kidnapped missionary
The Columban community in Manila has begun novena Masses to Our Lady of Remedies to pray for the immediate release... Read more
Dominican Order in Vietnam flourishes
In a celebratory event in Saigon on Saturday, Fr. Joseph Ngo Si Dinh announced to thunderous applause that the “number... Read more
Vietnamese preparations for Holy Jubilee celebrations are well underway
The Archbishop of Hanoi has said that preparations for Vietnam’s Jubilee celebrations are “well underway.” Despite “enormous obstacles,” the Catholics... Read more
Vietnamese bishop condemns government take over of monastery
A Vietnamese bishop has strongly condemned the initiation of a “sorrowful” project to convert a monastery in the Diocese of... Read more
Indian state releases postage stamp honoring founder of Little Sisters of the Poor
On Thursday the governor of India’s state of Karnataka released a postage stamp honoring St. Jeanne Jugan, the founder of... Read more
Cardinal Pell sees anti-Christian motives in government bid to take over hospital
The Australian Capital Territory Government’s bid to buy Calvary Public Hospital in Canberra could endanger other public hospitals run by... Read more
Bishop fears for health of kidnapped priest in the Philippines
Bishop Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar of Pagadian in the Philippines is urging that direct contact be made with the kidnappers of... Read more
Traditional Anglican group ‘profoundly moved’ by Pope's new provision for converts
The Primate of the Traditional Anglican Communion has responded to the Vatican’s announcement of a new provision for Anglicans who... Read more
Mother Teresa’s remains will not be returned to Albania, Indian government says
The government of India has told the Albanian government that it will not allow the remains of Blessed Teresa of... Read more
Efforts continue to free missionary kidnapped in the Philippines
The Vicar General of the Diocese of Pagadian in the Philippines, Father Gilbert Hingone, reported this week that although there... Read more
Protecting rights of children will bear fruit in a culture of peace, Holy Father says
In a brief greeting to the participants of the SIGNIS World Congress, which began on October 17 in Thailand, Pope... Read more
Catholics and Muslims defend life against abortion law in Indonesia
Catholics, Muslims, Protestants, Buddhists and Hindus have joined together to protest the liberalizing of Indonesia’s abortion laws. Although the bill... Read more
Archbishop: Guam Legislature will lose moral authority if same-sex union bill passes
Archbishop Anthony Sablan Apuron, OFM Cap., issued a pastoral letter on Oct. 14 stating that the Guam Legislature “will forfeit... Read more
Philippines bishop appeals for release of kidnapped elderly Irish missionary
The Bishop of Pagadian City has said the diocese is “deeply saddened” by the Sunday night abduction of Columban Missionary... Read more
Catholic pharmacist in Australia criticized for adhering to Catholic teaching
A Catholic pharmacist in Australia has come under criticism for his decision to stop selling contraceptives and condoms. Read more
Relief agencies respond as S. Indian flooding forces millions from homes
Over 2.5 million people have been forced from their homes by heavy rains and flooding in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh... Read more
