Asia - Pacific News
Archbishop Fisher: Priests will suffer punishment before breaking confessional seal
Amid attacks on the seal of confession in Australia, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney has said priests will suffer punishment... Read more
Archdiocese of Manila receives first-class relic of John Paul II
A relic of St. Pope John Paul II was recently gifted to the Archdiocese of Manila by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisw,... Read more
The Chinese village where Catholics are sceptical of a Vatican-China deal
As the Holy See reportedly negotiates a deal with the government of mainland China, some Catholic residents of a town... Read more
Chinese government official: No religion 'transcends nations'
A Chinese government official who oversees religious affairs said Tuesday that government restrictions on bishop appointments are not a violation... Read more
Four Christians killed in Pakistan
Four members of a Christian family were killed by gunfire in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Monday in an... Read more
What Holy Week looks like in a remote Indian diocese
In the Diocese of Miao, located in India's northeasternmost state of Arunachal Pradesh, Bishop George Pallipparambil does not stay quietly... Read more
Cardinal Pell's court hearing weighs evidence for abuse allegations
A hearing will that will decide whether Cardinal George Pell will go on trial for alleged abuse came to a... Read more
Commentary: What will be gained from a deal with Beijing?
Ever since President Nixon famously “opened” China to the West, the country’s rise as an economic and political superpower has... Read more
Chinese authorities release bishop—but restrict his celebration of Mass
A Catholic bishop has been released by Chinese authorities after a short detention, but they have ordered him not to... Read more
Chinese officials again detain underground bishop during Holy Week
Police have detained a Catholic bishop at the center of controversy over a possible agreement between the Vatican and China. Read more
Child pornography charges increasing in Japan
Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in... Read more
Australian court hears further testimony in Cardinal Pell abuse hearing
New accusations were brought forward and others were dropped this week, during a pre-trial hearing in an Australian court regarding... Read more
Catholics in Indonesia will be alert during Holy Week in light of church attacks
As there has been an increase in violence committed against parishes throughout Indonesia, Church officials in the country have urged... Read more
Legalizing divorce would devastate families, warn Philippines bishops
As the Philippines considers legalizing divorce, the nation’s bishops are speaking out against the measure, warning that it would be... Read more
Alleged abuse victims testify against Cardinal Pell at Australian court hearing
Alleged victims of abuse of Cardinal George Pell gave testimonies this week during a hearing in an Australian court which... Read more
How one nun's lifelong service changed Australia's Tiwi community
For Sr. Anne Gardiner, a 62-year-long mission serving Australia's remote Tiwi indigenous population began with one simple instruction: “Love them.” Read more
In China, government-appointed bishops support Xi, Vatican-China deal
Government-backed bishops have spoken out publicly in support of the Vatican-China deal in a Chinese media interview at the Chinese... Read more
Vatican's Korea diplomat to help bridge the gap between North and South
The Vatican’s recent diplomatic appointment to South Korea gained added significance as President Donald Trump announced that he will meet... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Vatican-China deal weakens the Church
Vatican diplomats’ efforts to reach an agreement with the Chinese government would turn bishops into government officials who cannot adequately... Read more
With lifelong rule by Xi Jinping, how will Christians fare in China?
This month’s meeting of China’s National People’s Congress, convened March 5, will likely confirm a constitutional change eliminating term limits... Read more
