Asia-Pacific News
New Chinese archbishop recognized by the Holy See
The Chinese priest, Father Joseph Li Shan was appointed the Archbishop of Beijing on September 21st after receiving approval from... Read more
Melbourne’s 328 Catholic schools asked to cut ties with Amnesty
Amnesty International’s abortion reversal is causing a reaction that is larger than the group may have believed possible. The head... Read more
New bishop of Beijing to be ordained this week
A new bishop will be ordained for Beijing this week, but the bishop-elect has not yet received the approval of... Read more
New Australian survey reveals a confusion surrounding abortion
A new national survey indicates that while most Australians believe women should have access to abortion, most Australians are conflicted... Read more
Two thousand handicapped registered for WYD 2008 in Sydney
Organizers of the next World Youth Day in Sydney, which will be held July 15-20, report that some two thousand... Read more
Australian bishops address issue of divorce and reaffirm value of marriage in new pamphlet
Australia’s bishops are reaching out to those who have suffered the distress of marital breakdown and divorce with a new... Read more
Indian bishops urge Catholics to have more babies
Worried over a dwindling Christian population in Kerala, a Catholic prelate in the southern Indian state is encouraging families to... Read more
Korean church officials warn about meeting with Archbishop Milingo
The Archdiocese of Seoul has cautioned Catholics against meeting or consulting with the excommunicated Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, who is currently... Read more
Australian bishop urges Amnesty International to reverse new policy on abortion
The president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop Philip Wilson, says its not too late for Amnesty International to... Read more
Church in Philippines: Life sentence for ex-president Estrada is warning to other corrupt officials
The archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales, and Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of the... Read more
Church in Korea calls on government to protect human life from utilitarian research
The Catholic Church in South Korea presented a “Declaration for the Defense of Life” during a recent march in opposition... Read more
"Underground" Chinese bishop dies while in detention
A Chinese underground bishop, arrested 11 times by Chinese authorities during his episcopacy, died Sept. 9. He was imprisoned at... Read more
First bishop ordained in China following Pope’s letter
As promised this past week, the government controlled Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) has ordained a new bishop to stem... Read more
Deaf judge writes music for WYD closing Mass
Australian Supreme Court Justice George Palmer has composed the music for the World Youth Day 2008 closing Mass with Pope... Read more
Blessed Teresa's Feast brings slum people, others to her tomb
It was still dark, almost an hour before sunrise on Sept. 5, but the freshly decorated white marble tomb of... Read more
"Official" Chinese Catholic church threatens to appoint bishops
The hope for reconciliation between the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) and the Vatican seems to be dimming as the... Read more
Writing contest invites young people to share their love for their parents
A Redemptorist priest recently organized an online writing contest to promote love and understanding among Catholic parents and children in... Read more
Church being built as part of Olympic Village in China
Beijing officials have decided to build a church in the Olympic Village for religious services during the 2008 Olympic Games,... Read more
Church attributed with development of Sri Lankan film industry
An award-winning Sri Lankan filmmaker credits the Catholic Church’s media initiatives with having developed and improved the country’s film industry. Read more
Final word is in for World Youth Day papal Mass location
The head of the provincial government of New South Wales, Premier Morris Iemma, has ruled out moving next year's World... Read more
