Asia - Pacific News
Relief efforts underway as flooding wreaks havoc in Philippines
A combination of seasonal monsoon rains and a tropical storm off the coast of the Philippines has caused massive damage... Read more
Vatican sends condolences on death of senior Buddhist abbot
The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue sent a message of condolence to Thailand on the passing of senior Buddhist... Read more
Thai Catholics encouraged to imitate Virgin Mary's faith life
Mary is a perfect model for Christians, who should imitate their Blessed Mother and learn from her, said a Thai... Read more
Thai Catholics celebrate queen's birthday with prayer
Catholics in Thailand are joining in prayer to celebrate the 81st birthday of Queen Sirikit, respected throughout the country for... Read more
Assumption speaks to Japan's Catholics, missionary says
The Feast of the Assumption is an important celebration for Catholicism in Japan because of its link to both death... Read more
Australian Catholic leaders to receive Papal honors
Pope Francis has recently named three South Australian Catholics to the Order of St. Gregory the Great, the single highest... Read more
Consolata Missionaries celebrate ten years in Mongolia
The Consolata Missionaries have been in Mongolia for ten years, evangelizing a people searching for God and helping improve their... Read more
Cardinal Arinze urges catechism immersion for teachers
Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze spoke to a group of catechists in Sri Lanka, reminding them of the importance of their... Read more
Catholic Bible studies in Thailand strengthen faith
Foreign missionaries in Thailand once dedicated their lives to encountering Christ, spreading the gospel and helping the growth of the... Read more
'Bear witness to faith,' bishop encourages Thai Catholic youth
Several thousand children and teens in Thailand marked the Catholic Church’s Year of Faith by attending a special faith formation... Read more
Open your hearts to faith, archbishop encourages Thai Catholics
Archbishop Paul Tschang In-Nam, the Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand, encouraged a large gathering of Thai Catholics to renew their lives... Read more
Cricket star's Catholic wedding spreads joy in Sri Lanka
The marriage of Catholic Sri Lankan cricket star Angelo Mathew and national badminton player Heshani Silva caused joy among the... Read more
Sri Lankan cardinal forgives church desecrators
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo has forgiven the desecrators of a Catholic church in Sri Lanka, refusing to press criminal... Read more
Indian cardinal lauds encyclical as bold call to proclaim faith
Pope Francis' encyclical “Lumen Fidei” is notable for exploring the “valuable richness” of faith and for being an “answer to... Read more
Pope mourns death of Cardinal Pimenta, a man of 'devoted service'
Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence to the Archbishop of Bombay over the July 19 death of his... Read more
Interfaith workshop shows charity as 'hallmark' of Christian life
A group of 230 Buddhist students from schools throughout the diocese of Chantaburi, Thailand, learned about the importance of charity... Read more
Navy chaplain honored in Vietnam despite Communist objections
Bishop Joseph Chau Ngoc Tri of Da Nang recently organized and was present at a Mass in honor of Father... Read more
Indian bishops pray for victims of devastating flood
The Catholic Bishops Conference of India issued a June 21 statement voicing deep “solidarity” and “concern” for victims of severe... Read more
Laity Sunday in Mumbai encourages formation in faith
A June 23 seminar in Mumbai, India, sought to help Catholics, including families and young people, commit to living a... Read more
Catholics in Russia form Year of Faith pilgrimage
To mark the Year of Faith in Russia, lay-Catholic group Una Voce has organized a five-day pilgrimage in honor of... Read more
