Asia - Pacific News
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
Indian bishop accused of rape arrested
Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur was arrested by Kerala police Friday over allegations that he raped a nun repeatedly over... Read more
Catholic education group applauds Australian school funding plan
A $4.6 billion funding package for Catholic and independent schools in Australia has won the support of a national Catholic... Read more
Catholics in Korea look to martyrs amid nuclear negotiations with Pyongyang
As nuclear negotiations with North Korea continue, Catholics in South Korea are encouraging devotion to their martyr saints and renewing... Read more
Indian bishop accused of rape steps aside, requests leave from Vatican
A Catholic bishop in India accused of raping a nun repeatedly over the course of two years has written to... Read more
Beijing bans online evangelization amid religious crackdown
The Chinese government has increased measures to suppress religious belief and practice. New regulations, published on the government’s legal information... Read more
Nuns in India protest bishop accused of rape
Seven nuns gathered in a public square in Kochi on Saturday to protest how both police and the Church have... Read more
Catholic school student raises $1 million for Australia's drought affected farmers
With severe drought conditions continuing to affect farmers in Australia, a fourth grader at a Catholic school has raised more... Read more
Priest thanks Muslims for aiding flood victims at his church in Kerala
A Catholic priest in India spoke to a Muslim congregation on Friday to thank them for bringing food, water, and... Read more
Chinese state media denies imminent plans to end two-child policy
An official Chinese state media outlet has denied any imminent change to the country’s national two-child policy. The announcement follows... Read more
South Korea labels abortion an 'immoral medical action'
The South Korean government included abortion in a list of “immoral medical actions” earlier this month as the country’s abortion... Read more
Catholic agencies continue to assist victims of Kerala floods
As flood waters in India's southwestern state of Kerala recede, Catholic aid agencies are helping provide aid materials to those... Read more
