Asia - Pacific News
No justice 2 years after ‘the worst episode of violence against Christians’ in Pakistan
In August 2023, Muslims in the village of Jaranwala in the Diocese of Faisalabad in Pakistan looted and burned more... Read more
Christians in Laos driven from their homes, forced to live in rainforest
Despite the fact that Laos officially guarantees the right to worship, Christians in rural areas of the country are being... Read more
The Nagasaki mission house built by St. Maximilian Kolbe that survived the atomic bomb
While the bombing devastated both the city of Nagasaki and its large Catholic population, the monastery of Seibo no Kishi... Read more
Vatican allows New Zealand ban on Scottish congregation after alleged illicit exorcisms
Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen said in an Aug. 10 letter to his diocese that the Vatican “rejected in its entirety”... Read more
Nagasaki cathedral bells toll as bishops gather for 80th atomic bomb anniversary
Four American archbishops are in Japan for a “Pilgrimage of Peace” Aug. 5–10 aligned with the Catholic Church’s Jubilee of... Read more
Father Chris Riley dies at 70: Australian priest founded youth homeless ministry
For decades, Father Chris Riley transformed thousands of lives through his Youth Off The Streets project. Read more
Pakistan softens death penalty laws to keep EU trade, preserves blasphemy statutes
Islamabad removes death penalty for two crimes to preserve European trade benefits, but blasphemy laws targeting Christians remain untouched. Read more
Catholic bishops urge government support after Bangladesh plane crash
Pope Leo XIV has also expressed deep sadness over a Bangladesh military jet crash that killed 31 people at a... Read more
Protests erupt in India after nuns arrested on human trafficking allegations
The ongoing demonstrations that began with the July 25 arrests intensified after the release of the nuns was delayed by... Read more
Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds amid Catholic bishops’ peace appeals
The “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire took effect at midnight Tuesday following five days of deadly border clashes. Read more
Nagasaki church replaces cathedral bell 80 years after it was destroyed in atomic blast
Catholics in Nagasaki, Japan, have replaced a bell in a cathedral bell tower there almost exactly 80 years to the... Read more
Filipino millionaire devotes his life to works of mercy, Marian consecration
Ernest Escaler, a renowned Filipino businessman and the owner of Gourmet Farms Philippines, is described as a man of few... Read more
Christians ask Vatican for ‘urgent intervention’ on violence amid envoy’s visit to India
The Vatican said Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher was visiting the country from July 13–19 to “strengthen bonds of friendship and... Read more
9 people sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder of Myanmar priest
The Vatican news agency Fides reported that nine people were sentenced to 20 years in prison for the February murder... Read more
South Korean priests undergo AI training
The Diocese of Suwon, South Korea, brought together priests to learn about the use of artificial intelligence tools in parish... Read more
40 new priests ordained in Vietnam
The Catholic Church in Vietnam welcomed with great joy and hope the ordination of 40 new priests during June, the... Read more
75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity
More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the June... Read more
Euthanasia facility quietly opens at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver
A government-ordered euthanasia facility on the downtown campus of the Catholic-run St. Paul’s Hospital is now fully operational. Read more
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Anthony Ireland as new archbishop of Hobart in Australia
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anthony Ireland, auxiliary bishop of Melbourne, Australia, as the new archbishop of Hobart in... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Shane Mackinlay as new archbishop of Brisbane in Australia
Sixty-year-old Bishop Shane Mackinlay succeeds Archbishop Mark Coleridge, who is retiring after 13 years of episcopal leadership. Read more
