Asia - Pacific News
Suspected Hindu radicals arrested in India after attack on Catholic pilgrims
Six suspected members of a radical Hindu group were arrested in India this week after dozens of Catholics were attacked... Read more
Real reform in the Church requires a faithful laity, priest says
For the Catholic Church to be renewed, the entire body of Christ - especially the laity - must strive to... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests
As massive protests continue in Hong Kong, one student leader says Catholics have an important role to play in encouraging... Read more
Opinions divided in reaction to Pell decision
The decision by the Court of Appeal in Victoria to reject Cardinal George Pell’s appeal of his conviction for child sex... Read more
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal of sex abuse conviction
The conviction of Cardinal George Pell has been upheld by the Court of Appeals in Victoria. A three-judge appellate panel... Read more
Livestream and CNA live blog on Cardinal Pell appeal
Cardinal George Pell is set to receive a decision in the appeal of his conviction for criminal sexual abuse of... Read more
New South Wales parliament delays final abortion bill vote
A final vote on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics should take 'major role' in peaceful protests
The acting president of the Hong Kong Federation of Catholic Students told CNA this week that he would like to... Read more
The Japanese treasure of Sakitsu Church
My traveling companion and I could see the steeple of Sakitsu Church from more than a mile and a half... Read more
Melbourne archbishop ready to defy law over seal of confession
The Archbishop of Melbourne has said he is prepared to defy a proposed new law that would force priests in... Read more
As appeal verdict looms, Pell faces investigation over Twitter post
The incarcerated Cardinal George Pell is facing an investigation by Australian prison authorities, after images of a letter he sent... Read more
Archbishop Fisher 'deeply saddened' by advancement of NSW abortion bill
The Archbishop of Sydney has expressed his disappointment at the passage by the lower house of the New South Welsh... Read more
Inter-religious leaders in Pakistan urge protections for religious minorities
Catholic and other religious leaders signed a joint resolution Thursday encouraging the Pakistani government to adopt policies to protect religious... Read more
Cardinal Pell: ‘Amazon or no Amazon, the Church cannot allow any confusion’
Cardinal George Pell has written a letter thanking supporters for their prayers, and saying he is “disturbed” by the preparations... Read more
Cross that survived atomic bombing of Nagasaki returned
An Ohio college is returning to Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral a wooden cross that was recovered from the cathedral's remains... Read more
Indian order dismisses nun from religious life for disobedience
The superior general of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation dismissed from religious life Monday Sister Lucy Kalapura, who has been accused... Read more
New Zealand bill seeks to allow elective abortions before 20 weeks
The government of New Zealand proposed a bill this week that would lift a law stipulating that abortions before 20... Read more
Pro-lifers hold vigil as debate begins on New South Wales abortion bill
As the parliament of New South Wales opened debate on a bill to decriminalize abortion in the Australian state Tuesday,... Read more
At watershed moment, assisted suicide could expand in Australia
Legal assisted suicide could expand in Australia, as the Western Australian government has introduced legislation to allow people deemed terminally... Read more
Hong Kong university students protest extradition proposal
Catholics university students in Hong Kong are joining their voices to the widespread protests against a now-suspended proposal to permit... Read more
