Asia - Pacific News
Faith on the streets: Holy Week plays in the Philippines depict passion of Jesus Christ
Every Holy Week, streets across the Philippines transform into open-air stages for one of the country’s most unique and deeply... Read more
Catholic groups warn Australian lawmakers: No such thing as ‘harmless’ pornography
The Parliament of New South Wales in Australia recently began public hearings for its inquiry into the “impacts of harmful... Read more
Traffickers pose as Christian missionaries in Thailand to entrap victims
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news that you might have missed this week. Read more
Pontifical Mission Societies USA visits Vietnamese leper colony
At a leper colony in Vietnam, Pontifical Mission Societies USA President Monsignor Roger Landry celebrated Mass, brought Communion, and distributed... Read more
Australia election features rare contest between Catholic candidates
When Australians head to the polls on May 3, they’ll choose between two leaders who identify as Catholic, though both... Read more
Indian bishops condemn assault on Catholic pilgrims and priests at Jabalpur
Allegedly injured in the assault was the vicar general and procurator of Jabalpur, who reportedly rushed to safeguard the pilgrims... Read more
Myanmar cardinal after earthquake: People need everything, including peace
“The people need food, shelter, medicine, and all lifesaving materials,” Cardinal Charles Bo said, adding: “More than anything, our people... Read more
Australian election: Bishops say Catholics have a vital role in shaping nation’s future
Australian bishops on Sunday said the country’s Catholics have a vital role to promote the common good when they head... Read more
Catholic leaders warn of opposition to Christian burials and religious practices in India
The group sounded the alarm after making a fact-finding visit to several remote areas under the Balasore Diocese in the... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences after South Korea wildfires destroy thousands of homes
Pope Francis has expressed his sorrow for the victims of the devastating wildfires in South Korea, which killed 28 people... Read more
Australian study finds ‘lifelong benefits’ to Catholic education
The study found that Catholic school attendees were more likely on average to be employed and to earn higher wages... Read more
Young Christian in Pakistan brutally attacked for refusing to convert to Islam
Aid to the Church in Need reported the attack, pointing to it as yet another example of “the persistent religious... Read more
Rodrigo Duterte, ex-Philippine president, arrested for alleged crimes against humanity
The country’s bishops had long been vocal in their opposition to Duterte, including his “war on drugs,” and opposed his... Read more
Cook Islands hosts ecumenical World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer International Community has held prayer services in various countries — including the U.S., Hong Kong,... Read more
Cardinal Chow in tears during prayer for Pope Francis at China’s Sheshan basilica
“I was genuinely touched, and I found myself in tears during the prayer,” Chow told the Sunday Examiner, the official... Read more
‘I only kneel before God’: The last words of priest killed in Myanmar
Two women who witnessed the murder of Father Donald Martin Ye Naing Win in Myanmar last week recounted how the... Read more
44-year-old priest murdered amid Myanmar civil war
According to the Vatican agency Fides, the priest’s body was found by some members of the faithful around 6 a.m.... Read more
Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea inaugurates ‘the era of 1,000 priests’
The Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has reached “the era of 1,000 priests” upon ordaining 26 new priests for... Read more
Myanmar cathedral bombed days after its establishment: ‘We will rebuild’
Less than two weeks before the bombing, on Jan. 25, Pope Francis designated the church a cathedral for the newly-formed... Read more
Nearly 2 dozen bishops visit remote community of ‘banished’ Catholics in eastern India
Christians performed traditional animist dances with men wearing buffalo horns while women in colorful dresses offered flower bouquets to each... Read more
