Asia - Pacific News
Filipino bishops hesitant about priests seeking gun permits
After three priests were murdered during the last six months, Philippine officials say they have received gun carry permit applications... Read more
Australian priests 'willing to go to jail' rather than break confessional seal
As Australian states and territories pass and consider laws requiring priests to break the seal of confession to report cases... Read more
Novena for North Korea sheds light on issues beyond denuclearization
Following two historic summits involving North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s bishops are calling on Catholics to pray... Read more
Prime suspect arrested in murder of Philippines priest
The primary suspect in the killing of Filipino priest Father Richmond Villaflor Nilo was found and taken into custody Thursday... Read more
Third priest shot and killed in Philippines in six months
A Catholic priest in the Philippines was shot and killed in a chapel as he prepared to celebrate Sunday Mass... Read more
Australian bishop protests law requiring priests to break seal of confession
A new law in Australia will require Catholic priests in Canberra to break the seal of confession to report child... Read more
Government officials destroy Way of the Cross in China's Henan province
The sanctuary of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in China's Henan province is a popular pilgrimage site for many Catholics,... Read more
Hindu nationalists trample papal image, call for Christian-free India
Hindu nationalists trampled a photo of Pope Francis near Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi in a video calling for... Read more
Australian bishops join national program to compensate child sex abuse victims
The Australian Catholic bishops confirmed Wednesday that they will participate in a national compensation program for survivors of child sexual... Read more
China may lift its two-child policy - here's what that could mean
Amid reports that China may be considering putting an end to its two-child policy, experts are questioning the extent of... Read more
Australian court finds Archbishop Wilson guilty of concealing abuse
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson has been found guilty of failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse disclosed to him... Read more
Taiwanese bishops discuss China deal and papal visit with Pope Francis
Pope Francis discussed the state of the Church with Taiwan’s bishops this week, while assuring them that episcopal appointments in... Read more
Court to consider request for media gag order in Cardinal Pell trial
An Australian court will determine Wednesday whether to accept a request by prosecutors for a “super injunction” against all media... Read more
Twins consecrated to Virgin Mary in infancy become priest, nun
As infants, Monica and Cristian Moya were hovering on the verge of death. But after their mother consecrated them to... Read more
Balancing human rights with peacebuilding efforts in North Korea
The potential release of three American prisoners from North Korea’s labor camps – reported to be “imminent” – would be... Read more
Bishop: With historic Inter-Korean Summit, 'God answered our prayers'
Local bishops called the Inter-Korean Summit an answered prayer after the leaders of the two Koreas signed a peace agreement... Read more
Australian nun to be deported from Philippines for alleged political activism
An Australian Catholic nun who has been working as a missionary in the Philippines for nearly 30 years has been... Read more
Australian nun briefly detained in Philippines for political activism
An Australian nun was arrested and briefly detained earlier this week in the Philippines as the government cracks down on... Read more
Cardinal Pell's lawyer argues no grounds for trial as hearing ends
As Cardinal George Pell’s pre-trial hearing closes, his lawyer told an Australian court Tuesday that the charges being brought against... Read more
Charged with concealing abuse, Australian archbishop affirms innocence
During court proceedings in Australia this week, Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide maintained his innocence, denying allegations that he concealed... Read more
