Asia-Pacific News
Nepal says 'no' to online porn
Nepal has introduced a ban on pornography as part of a government initiative to stem the country’s high rate of... Read more
New Zealand bishops reaffirm commitment to government abuse inquiry
The Catholic bishops of New Zealand have countered reports that say they are backing away from an upcoming government inquiry... Read more
Pope Francis & South Korean president pray for peace
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in met with Pope Francis today after praying for peace on the Korean peninsula in St.... Read more
Taiwan offers second invitation to pope following Vatican-China deal
Taiwan’s government has issued a second invitation for Pope Francis to visit the country, a move which follows new developments... Read more
South Korean bishop: Before Pope Francis plans a trip, ‘some things in North Korea should change’
Bishop Yoo Heung Sik of Daejeon, who has made multiple trips to North Korea on behalf of the South Korean... Read more
Australian pro-lifers argue abortion clinic buffer zones violate freedom of speech
Two pro-life activists are challenging Australian “buffer zone” laws in the country’s high court in Canberra. The laws in the... Read more
Kim Jong Un invites Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to meet in Pyongyang, a South Korean spokesman said Tuesday.... Read more
Pro-life leaders oppose broad expansion of abortion in Australian state
A parliamentary committee reportedly supported a proposal Oct. 5 to significantly expand abortion in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland. Read more
Pakistani Supreme Court reserves judgement on Asia Bibi blasphemy case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reserved judgement on the verdict of Asia Bibi, a Roman Catholic woman who was sentenced to... Read more
Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan’s new government without explanation. The move follows... Read more
Catholic charities worldwide join Indonesia tsunami relief efforts
Caritas Italy will donate more than $115,000 to help the victims of the tsunami that struck Indonesia last week. Read more
Provision for abortion delayed in Australian state
Government authorities in the Australian state of Tasmania have promised that low-cost surgical abortion will be provided starting in October,... Read more
Australian bishop weighs pros, cons of married priests
The possibility of ordaining married men to the priesthood merits consideration both of its positives and negatives, Bishop Michael McKenna... Read more
Tasmania may criminalize priests for upholding seal of confession
Catholic priests in the Australian state of Tasmania could face jail time if they fail to report sexual abuse disclosed... Read more
CRS helps victims of Indonesia earthquake and tsunami
Catholic humanitarian groups have joined the efforts to support the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck the Indonesian... Read more
Study finds increases in gold price increase sex-selective abortions in India
A study from the University of Essex has found a link between the global price of gold and the survival... Read more
More than 20,000 attend episcopal consecration in Indonesia
At least 20,000 people were present Wednesday for the episcopal consecration of Bishop Ewaldus Martinus Sedu of Maumere, UCA News... Read more
China criticized for repression of Muslim ethnic group
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sept. 21 joined voices from Pakistan and around the world in denouncing Chinese... Read more
Sri Lankan cardinal says religion is best guarantor of 'human rights'
Sri Lanka should not look to the western world's “new religion” of human rights but to its own religious traditions,... Read more
Catholic groups aid Philippines in wake of Typhoon Mangkut
Following a powerful typhoon that struck several Northern provinces in the Philippines late last week, Catholic relief groups are working... Read more
