Asia - Pacific News
Newly elected Chinese Church leaders allied with government vow to proceed with sinicization
Chinese bishops allied with the government have promised to proceed with the “sinicization” of Catholicism in China. Read more
Australian Anglicans split over same-sex marriage
An attempt by the Sydney archdiocese to affirm that marriage is only between a man and a woman was narrowly... Read more
UN: China’s mistreatment of the Uyghurs amounts to modern-day slavery
In recent years, China has detained Uyghurs in hundreds of “reeducation camps” and reportedly subjected them to torture and political... Read more
Sri Lankan priest involved in protests granted bail
A priest involved in the recent protests in Sri Lanka has been granted bail after being accused of several criminal... Read more
Nuns in the Philippines charged with aiding terrorists
More than a dozen people, including several Catholic nuns, have been charged under the Philippines’ strict anti-terror law with allegedly... Read more
Cardinal Zen to stand trial in September over role with pro-democracy fund
Cardinal Joseph Zen is set to stand trial next month, along with four other people, in connection to his role... Read more
Indian cardinal denies cover-up to shield bishop charged with fathering a child
Cardinal Oswald Gracias denies allegations he attempted to arrange for a fake paternity test for a scandal-plagued bishop accused of... Read more
Chinese embassy shares anti-Catholic cartoon amid Pelosi visit to Taiwan
The image, created by a Chinese artist and propagandist, shows a gaunt, hooded and witchlike woman — crowned with a... Read more
Australian bill would allow legalization of assisted suicide, euthanasia in territories
Lawmakers in the Australian Parliament have proposed a bill to allow two of Australia’s ten territories to legalize euthanasia and... Read more
Indian archbishop asked to resign over escalating liturgical dispute
The dispute over the celebration of a unified liturgy in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church has led to the resignation of... Read more
Civil claim brought against Cardinal Pell and Australian Archdiocese
An Australian court on Thursday heard from the lawyer representing a man seeking legal action against the Catholic Church and... Read more
As Catholic Church in Australia ends plenary council, members hope for lasting impact
The Catholic Church in Australia has concluded its Fifth Plenary Council. After months of debate and discussion on Church governance... Read more
Human rights advocates respond after Pope Francis says Vatican-China deal ‘moving well’
Human rights advocates have raised concerns about heightened restrictions on Christians in China after Pope Francis expressed hope that the... Read more
Hong Kong missionary head reportedly warned Chinese repression could worsen
A Catholic priest overseeing missionaries serving in Hong Kong reportedly told the missionaries that they should prepare for a much... Read more
Amid Burma conflict, diocese bans two priests from political involvement
A Catholic diocese in Burma has ordered two priests to stop participating in politics and posting on social media against... Read more
Myanmar troops set fire to Catholic church, rebel group says
Soldiers of the military junta that controls Myanmar have frequently attacked Catholic churches and other civilian targets. Read more
East Timor cardinal-elect 'almost fainted' when he heard Pope Francis had chosen him
The newest — and first — cardinal-elect of the island nation of East Timor says he was completely surprised by... Read more
Cardinal Zen appears in court in Hong Kong
The date set for Cardinal Zen’s trial is Sept. 19. Read more
Final Australian state allows euthanasia and assisted suicide, rejecting religious exemptions
New South Wales has become the sixth and final Australian state to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Its legislation forces... Read more
Cardinal Zen may be in Hong Kong court next week
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun is scheduled to appear in court May 24, according to a report by the British daily... Read more
