Asia - Pacific News
5 things you need to know about Christians in Afghanistan now
As the situation in Afghanistan rapidly deteriorates and the U.S. withdrawal date of Tuesday, Aug. 31 approaches, these are five... Read more
In Philippines, 40 days of fasting and penitence aim to heal pandemic's spiritual damage
40 days of prayer and fasting in the Philippines aim to address the sufferings of the coronavirus pandemic and repent... Read more
Afghan refugees deserve welcome, Australian and Irish bishops urge governments
Bishops in Ireland and Australia have asked their governments to do more to take in refugees from Afghanistan after the... Read more
Catholics in Sri Lanka fly black flags to protest perceived government failure to prosecute over Easter attack
Catholics in Sri Lanka wore black and hoisted black flags on Saturday to show their indignation over the government’s failure... Read more
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Catholic nun appeals for help as COVID-19 cases overwhelm Manila orphanage
A Catholic nun has appealed for help as COVID-19 cases overwhelm the Hospicio de San Jose, an orphanage run by... Read more
An Afghan appeals to Pope Francis: Save a Catholic family stuck in Kabul
An Afghan Christian refugee whose parents were killed by the Taliban in the 1990s is appealing to Pope Francis to... Read more
Terrified Christians in Afghanistan brace for attacks: 'We are coming for you'
Numerous Christian aid organizations and leaders have spoken about the imminent threat to the Christian community in Afghanistan after the... Read more
Sri Lankan cardinal calls for protests over government's Easter attack inquiry
Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo has called on the people to demonstrate Aug. 21 to protest what he described as... Read more
Catholics in China told to celebrate communist party and forgo Marian pilgrimage
Catholic dioceses across China hosted celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) this year, while pilgrimages... Read more
Philippines to hold online Eucharistic meeting as pandemic prevents travel to Budapest
The Philippines bishops announced they will hold an online Eucharistic congress in solidarity with the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest... Read more
After 7 years on death row in Pakistan, Christian couple granted asylum in Europe
A Pakistani Christian couple are "relieved to finally be free" after more than seven years on death row for false... Read more
Catholic Church in Thailand converts facilities into field hospitals for COVID-19 patients
“We cannot be indifferent toward the suffering of our parishioners and the people in the villages,” one parish priest in... Read more
Abducted Catholic priest, catechist released by Burmese militia
Father Noel Hrang Tin Thang and an unnamed catechist were traveling from the town of Surkhua to Hakha when nabbed... Read more
Catholic diocese in India offers cash incentives, scholarships for couples with more children
The Eastern-rite Syro-Malabar Diocese of Palai in Kerala state said it will pay 1,500 rupees (about US$21) monthly to the... Read more
Philippine Catholic Church inks documents with nationalist Church for reconciliation, common baptism
The Church leaders vowed that through “spiritual ecumenism,” they would encourage joint activities in prayer services, such as the celebration... Read more
Months after China detains Xinxiang's Bishop Zhang, Catholics seek answers
Bishop Joseph Zhang Weizhu’s whereabouts are still unknown months after Chinese officials detained him with clergy and seminarians who object... Read more
Burmese bishops launch interreligious prayer effort amid Covid surge
The Catholic bishops of Burma on Monday launched a national prayer campaign as coronavirus cases in the country continue to... Read more
Manila’s Catholic dioceses cancel public Masses amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The dioceses have dispensed Catholics from their Sunday obligation. Read more
In India, Catholic priest jailed for alleged hate speech after political remarks stir controversy
A Catholic priest in southern India who made political remarks, including criticism of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, has been... Read more
Hong Kong’s new bishop says he wants to bring unity. Why are local Catholics divided?
The city is filled with Catholic institutions, from hospitals to schools and universities. Read more
