Asia - Pacific News
Same-sex marriage hearings begin in Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada began its three-day hearings on same-sex marriage today. The court is expected to hear 28... Read more
Thousands gather in Canada to end capital punishment, target public opinion in the U.S.
Juan Melendez, a native of Puerto Rico, spent 17 years, eight months and one day on death row in Florida... Read more
Urban monks set up first mission in North America
A thousand voices echoed through the large Montreal cathedral for sung vespers Sept. 25 during the welcoming ceremony for a... Read more
Same-sex marriage legal in another Canadian province, Supreme Court holds hearings next week
Yet another Canadian province legalized same-sex marriage, making it the sixth jurisdiction in the last 18 months. Read more
Indian bishops condemn attacks against Missionaries of Charity
The state of Kerala in southern India was the scene Sunday of a new attack on Catholics. This time, the... Read more
Church in China growing despite persecution
Aid to the Church in Need has issued a report saying the Catholic Church in China is growing despite communist... Read more
Quebec bishops respond to government’s news of late-term abortions
Late-term abortions should not be made available in Quebec, said the Assembly of Quebec Bishops in a statement Sept. 16.... Read more
Another Canadian province approves same-sex marriage
The fifth Canadian jurisdiction legalized same-sex marriage last week. Manitoba follows Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia and the Yukon Territory in... Read more
Canada grants world’s first same-sex divorce
A lesbian couple was granted a same-sex divorce Sept. 13, just 15 months after they were married by an Ontario... Read more
Quebec to start granting late-term abortions in local clinic
Dozens of Canadian women must travel to the United States to receive late-term abortions. But Quebec health officials are “hopeful”... Read more
Canadian Church funds are still getting through to Iraqi people
The Canadian bishops’ aid and emergency-relief agency says its partner-agencies in Iraq are still operating in the war-torn country, despite... Read more
World’s largest shrine to St. Joseph celebrates 100 years
The world’s largest shrine dedicated to St. Joseph is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Read more
Religion, politics and love make for top prize at Montreal film fest
A love story, wrought with the tensions of politics, religion and cultural difference, won four prizes at this year’s Montreal... Read more
Citizens, Jesuits to challenge Wal-Mart's plans in Canada under freedom of religion provision
A nine-year David-and-Goliath battle, involving Wal-Mart and some Canadian Jesuits, has now become a challenge under the freedom of religion... Read more
New Canadian Supreme Court judges said to favor same-sex marriage
Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin appointed two judges to the Supreme Court of Canada, whose past rulings indicate that they... Read more
Church in world’s largest Muslim country about to become self-sufficient in priests
The Church in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country, is receiving enough vocations to the priesthood that in a short... Read more
Bishops of India condemn wave of violence against Christians and call for religious tolerance
The Catholic Bishops of India are voicing concern for a new wave of violence against Christians and calling on civil... Read more
Crowds celebrate anniversary of beloved Mother Teresa
Hundreds of people streamed by the marble tomb of the beloved Blessed Teresa of Kolkata yesterday to lay gifts of... Read more
Leading ethicist says embryos are human life, should not be cloned
A well-respected medical ethicist from one of Canada’s leading universities says Canada must not legalize embryonic cloning for any purpose,... Read more
Canadian Jesuits battle Wal-Mart
In a classic David and Goliath struggle, the Canadian Jesuits are up against one of the world’s largest corporations in... Read more
