Asia - Pacific News
Taiwanese minister: “The Holy See will not abandon Taiwan's Catholics”
Following a meeting with the Vatican’s representative in Taiwan, Archbishop Ambrosio Matha, Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Relations, Huang Chih Fang... Read more
Pope says he wants to visit China
Pope Benedict wants to visit China but says the timing of any trip is up to God, reported Reuters. Read more
Canadian churches take hard look at racial justice
Canadian churches wrapped up their first Racial Justice Week, an event intended to encourage churches in their efforts to undo... Read more
Doctor says disabled newborns are killed in North Korea
North Korea has no people with physical disabilities because they are killed soon after they are born, according to Dr.... Read more
As anniversary of his death approaches, Canadian bishops offer resources for John Paul II memorials
Churches across Canada have organized memorial services next month to commemorate Pope John Paul II. With the approaching first anniversary... Read more
New family and marriage think tank sets up shop
A new Christian think tank on marriage and family has set up shop in Canada’s capital with the hopes of... Read more
Quebec bishops respond to dissenting priests
In response to 19 dissenting priests, the Quebec bishops have issued a press release calling for mutual understanding and unity... Read more
Chinese government angry over naming of new cardinal
The Chinese government’s discontent at the naming of the bishop of Hong Kong to the College of Cardinals was finally... Read more
Sacred art festival considers relationship between art and faith
The city of more than 100 steeples will host its first sacred art festival this month. The event was initiated... Read more
Archbishop of Seoul calls on faithful to prayer for “brothers and sisters” of North Korea
Archbishop Nicholas Cheong of Seoul, South Korea, called on Catholics this week to “pray for North Korea so that our... Read more
Cardinal launches foundation to assist immigrants, refugees
One of Canada’s cardinals has launched a foundation to assist immigrants and refugees. Cardinal Marc Ouellet, archbishop of Quebec, began... Read more
No papal visit unless North Korea admits priests, says new cardinal
Korea’s second cardinal, Archbishop Cheong Jin-suk, has suggested that North Korea would not get a papal visit as long as... Read more
Lenten radio retreats in English, Spanish
A series of Lenten radio retreats is now available in English and Spanish. Read more
Chinese Official warns newly appointed Cardinal, Bishop Zen, not to interfere into politics
Following the nomination of Hong Kong Bishop Joseph Zen, as one of the fifteen new Cardinals appointed by Pope Benedict XVI,... Read more
Catholic group denounces killing of missionary in Philippines
The Good Shepherd Tribal Ministry in the Philippines has denounced the killing of lay missionary Matt Morales, who was a... Read more
New Canadian Prime Minister promises to review homosexual “marriage”
The election of Stephen Harper has Prime Minister of Canada and the new breakdown of the Canadian legislature is giving... Read more
Canada readying for next Eucharistic Congress
The Archdiocese of Quebec, which will host the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, has launched an official website in five languages... Read more
Canada elects pro-family government
Pro-life and pro-family groups are hopeful that the newly elected Conservative government of Stephen Harper will make good on its... Read more
Philippine congress to debate new law on sterilization and contraception
The Philippine Congress is set to debate a new law this week that would promote sterilizations and would threaten health... Read more
Party favoring family values, marriage takes lead in Canadian polls
According to polls issued Wednesday, the Conservative Party of Canada is leading all other parties as citizens gear up for... Read more
