Asia - Pacific News
188 martyrs 'show the way for those who believe,' Japanese bishops say
In a press release this week the bishops of Japan pointed out that the 188 Japanese martyrs to be beatified... Read more
Philippines legislators propose alternative to reproductive health bill
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is assisting an effort to craft an alternative version of the country’s... Read more
Despite threats, Christians in India to celebrate Christmas as usual
Despite threats of a Christmas protest from Hindu fundamentalists in the region of Orissa, India, Christians there plan to celebrate... Read more
Vatican: 188 Japanese martyrs and a Cuban brother to be declared blessed
Pope Benedict XVI has given the go-ahead for the beatification ceremonies of a group of 188 Japanese martyrs and the... Read more
International protest saves woman and child from forced abortion in China
Following international attention which included the protests of U.S. Congressmen, China has released a detained ethnic minority Uyghur woman who... Read more
Government-backed mob ransacks Catholic chapel in Hanoi
A government-backed mob attacked and ransacked the chapel of Hanoi Redemptorist Monastery on Saturday night in a continuation of the... Read more
Orissa bishops warn state leader of ‘master plan’ to wipe out Christianity
Denouncing what they called a “master plan” to wipe out Christianity, the bishops of India’s troubled Orissa region have written... Read more
Vatican official calls for end to anti-Christian violence in India
Speaking to thousands of the faithful gathered in the city of Bharananganam in India, the prefect of the Congregation for... Read more
Pope Benedict eager to promote peace between China and Taiwan
At the Vatican on Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI received a new ambassador from Taiwan and welcomed the recent "positive developments"... Read more
Bishops of Orissa to persecuted Christians: rekindle your hope
The six Catholic bishops of the region of Orissa in eastern India have issued a pastoral to the faithful being... Read more
Chinese Catholics thank the Pope for remembering them during closing of Synod
The Catholic Church in China is showing its gratitude for the concern extended to them by Pope Benedict following his... Read more
Indian Catholic priest attacked in August succumbs to injuries
An Indian priest from the state of Tamil Nadu who was attacked by Hindu extremists in August died from his... Read more
Vatican cardinal calls for teaching of non-violence as Hindus celebrate Diwali
Addressing the violent attacks against Christians in India was the focus of this year’s message to Hindus for the celebration... Read more
Report: Asia is continent with most violations of religious freedom
The international association Aid to the Church in Need presented its Report on Religious Freedom in the world this week,... Read more
Vietnamese Catholics respond to Hanoi official’s call for archbishop’s transfer
The ongoing property dispute between the Catholic Church in Vietnam and government officials has continued with the Chairman of the... Read more
Beleagured Vietnamese Church receives two new bishops
The Church in Vietnam received two new bishops today from Pope Benedict XVI. Elevated to the office of bishop are... Read more
Archbishop of Melbourne calls abortion bill a ‘betrayal’ of shared humanity
Archbishop of Melbourne Denis Hart on Saturday decried the passage of the Abortion Law Reform Bill 2008 in the state... Read more
Amnesty International condemns ‘widening persecution’ of Catholics in Vietnam
The global humanitarian group Amnesty International on Thursday issued a statement condemning the government of Vietnam’s “widening persecution” of Vietnamese... Read more
Indian archbishop pleas for prime minister to pay attention to attacks on Christians
With the intensification of violence against Christians in India, the chairman of the Catholic Council of Bishops in India, Archbishop... Read more
Australian doctors oppose anti-conscience abortion bill
The Archbishop of Melbourne opened a crisis pregnancy center on Wednesday, saying the womb had become an endangered area. His... Read more
