Asia - Pacific News
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
Taiwan president requests papal intervention against Chinese aggression
The president of Taiwan, Chen Shui-Bian, has sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI requesting his help to halt “the... Read more
Vancouver priest named bishop in Yukon
For the third time in four years a priest of the Archdiocese of Vancouver has been named a bishop, reported... Read more
Hockey star’s mom says unborn son saved her from suicide
Nineteen years ago Annet Pogge was about to throw herself over a bridge to commit suicide but was detained at... Read more
Experts challenge China’s children policy
Some Chinese scholars and government officials have challenged China’s family planning approach, which restricts families to one child. At a... Read more
Medical association finds abortion-breast cancer link
An international medical organization has recently concluded that there is an increased risk of breast cancer in women who have... Read more
Chinese nuns wounded in government raid of Catholic church
Sixteen nuns, who were defending a church building from attacks, were severely wounded when 40 uniformed young men armed with... Read more
Liberal government ousted, Canada heads to polls
A bill that would legalize assisted suicide in Canada died on the order table Monday when Canada’s Liberal minority government... Read more
Chinese authorities detain seven priests
The Cardinal Kung Foundation reported this week that on November 18, Chinese police officials arrested seven priests of the Diocese... Read more
Vatican ordains first priests in Vietnam
57 priests were ordained today in Viet Nam, in a move towards more religious freedom, in strongly secularized and officialy atheist country. Read more
Taiwanese president tells cardinal he hopes ties continue
Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian told a top Vatican official Friday that he hopes ties with the Holy See would continue... Read more
Canadian bishops head for Rome, celebrate with Jewish community
A delegation from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) will be in Rome for its annual meeting with officials... Read more
Ethical guidelines needed for reproductive technologies, says bishop
Canada’s Assisted Human Reproduction Act must include protections for the human embryo as a person “entitled to the same fundamental... Read more
Pro-life group to sue shrine for backing out of contract
St. Joseph’s Oratory is facing a lawsuit of up to $1 million after it broke its contract to host a... Read more
