Asia - Pacific News
Vietnamese Catholics commemorate 117 martyrs as models of faith
Vietnamese Catholics living in Thailand gathered on Nov. 17 to celebrate the witness of 117 canonized martyrs of their homeland. Read more
Catholic social media summit stresses evangelization
A youth symposium on social media in the Philippines highlighted the call of the new evangelization to explore digital means... Read more
Boxing champion dedicates victory to Filipino typhoon victims
Filipino champion boxer Manny Pacquiao dedicated his Nov. 24 win to all the victims of the recent Typhoon Haiyan, offering... Read more
Mother Teresa Awards given to promoters of social justice
The Harmony Foundation, based in Mumbai, on Oct. 27 conferred its Mother Teresa Awards on eight individuals and an organization... Read more
Reports of a more lax one-child policy in China 'misleading'
Recent news that the Chinese government is easing its one child policy is “very misleading” because they do not address... Read more
Cardinal Tagle to typhoon victims: You are not alone
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila has called for a day of prayer and fasting in solidarity with all those... Read more
Caritas aid agency provides relief to typhoon-wrecked Philippines
In the devastating wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Caritas, a relief agency of the Church, has rushed to... Read more
Faithful pray in Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan strikes
As Typhoon Haiyan – one of the strongest storms in history – hit the islands of the Philippines today, the... Read more
Vietnamese youth pledge to journey alongside Christ
A large group of Vietnamese Catholic youth living in Thailand recently participated in a faith encounter pilgrimage camp there, renewing... Read more
Indian diocese goes 'green' at intercultural festival
The Diocese of Miao, located in far north-east India, is promoting stewardship of the environment by choosing to give saplings... Read more
Despite small size, Church in Brunei has 'lively' faith
Although it is one of the youngest and smallest “dioceses” in southeast Asia, the Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei is a... Read more
Beauty queen promotes morality in recent interview
The first ever Filipina-American to be crowned Miss World revealed her traditional values in a recent television interview. Read more
Australian doctor under fire for refusing sex-based abortion
A Catholic doctor in Australia could face suspension or the loss of his license for refusing to refer a couple... Read more
Thai Catholic charity offers aid as flooding affect millions
With heavy rains causing season-long flooding in Thailand, the bishops' emergency relief office in the country has increased its assistance... Read more
Catholics in Hiroshima mark 90th diocesan anniversary
The Diocese of Hiroshima is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with programs for spiritual renewal, a focus on priestly... Read more
Divine Mercy statue in India receives cardinal's blessing
On Sept. 30, Cardinal George Alencherry unveiled and blessed a shrine featuring a statue of the Divine Mercy of Jesus,... Read more
Bombay archdiocese hosts seminar on beauty of stained glass
To promote a revival of beautiful Christian art in India, the Archdiocese of Bombay has held a seminar on stained... Read more
Pope Francis excommunicates dissident priest in Australia
Pope Francis has ordered the excommunication of a Catholic priest in Australia who illicitly said Mass, taught that women should... Read more
Holy Childhood Society celebrates 25 years in Colombo
A group which aims to foster a missionary spirit among children celebrated the 25th anniversary of its establishment in the... Read more
Indian archdiocese receives relic of Pope John Paul II
A reliquary containing a cloth with a drop of blood from Blessed Pope John Paul II will be displayed for... Read more
