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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
Gold medalist weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz inspires the Philippines with her victory and Catholic devotion
After completing her final lift in a very close competition, Diaz burst into tears, clutched at the Miraculous Medal of... Read more
Japanese prelate named new secretary general of Asian bishops’ federation
Japanese Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo has been named the new secretary general of the Federation of Asian Bishops’... Read more
Hong Kong democracy activist: Most of my friends have been detained
Joseph Cheng left Hong Kong after being “severely attacked by the pro-Beijing mass media.” Read more
Philippine bishops support pope’s letter on traditional liturgies
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a statement on Thursday supporting Pope Francis’ motu proprio Traditionis custodes, which... Read more
Australian archbishop: Catholics will ‘need to adapt’ to liturgy restrictions
Archbishop Peter Comensoli said that “for some, it will be not an easy moment.” Read more
Burma’s Cardinal Bo calls for ‘war’ against coronavirus as cases continue to surge
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Burma’s Archdiocese of Yangon called for a unity to fight the spread of the coronavirus... Read more
Sri Lankan bishops demand answers from president, two years after Easter bombing
In a July 12 letter addressed to the president of Sri Lanka, Catholic leaders criticized the “lethargic pace” of a... Read more
Tokyo archbishop asks Olympic athletes not to visit Catholic churches during games
The 2020 Summer Olympics begins on July 23. Read more
Feast of Chinese Martyrs an opportunity to pray for persecuted Christians in China
Today, July 9, the Church celebrates the feast day of Chinese Martyrs, 120 faithful Catholics assassinated for their faith between... Read more
Pope Francis in Pyongyang? An intelligence chief is working to make it happen
No pope has ever visited the “hermit kingdom.” Read more
Support grows for ‘born-alive’ abortion bill in Australia
The private members’ bill was introduced on June 21. Read more
Asian bishops honor Indian Jesuit priest Stan Swamy as ‘martyr of the marginalized’
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) on Tuesday mourned the death of Jesuit priest Stanislaus Lourduswamy, and called him... Read more
Catholic priests in Burma contracting coronavirus
Several priests in Burma have contracted Covid-19, with at least four priests in one diocese alone dying in just a... Read more
Catholic archdiocese delivers food to families hit by India’s 2nd COVID-19 wave
Bhopal archdiocese is also helping the poor to pay medical bills. Read more
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Jailed Indian Jesuit Fr. Stan Swamy dies at age 84
He spent his final months jailed for his activism on behalf of Indian society’s lowest castes. Read more
Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo reiterates call for end to violence as thousands flee homes
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon in Myanmar appealed for an end to violence on Sunday as thousands of civilians... Read more
