Asia - Pacific News
Storm leaves scores dead and widespread damage in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Trami hit the island of Luzon, which includes the capital Manila, bringing two months’ worth of rain to... Read more
Vatican-approved bishop consecrated in Beijing days after China deal renewal
Pope Francis has appointed a new Catholic bishop in Beijing following the renewal of the Vatican-China agreement. Read more
Ancient ruins in Armenia might be oldest church in world’s first Christian nation
A team of German and Armenian researchers made a groundbreaking discovery last week of an ancient church in Armenia dating... Read more
Indonesian bishop declines cardinal appointment to ‘grow in priestly life’
The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church... Read more
Vatican-China bishop deal renewed for four more years
The renewal comes days after a report from the Hudson Institute detailed how seven Catholic bishops in China have been... Read more
Persecution of 10 Catholic bishops in China intensified after Vatican-China deal, report says
A new report by religious freedom advocate Nina Shea for the Hudson Institute sheds light on the repression faced by... Read more
Archbishop warns of diminishing hope for peace as North Korea escalates military threats
A South Korean prelate said Catholics continue to pray for peace and hope but that “hope is fading” for reunification... Read more
‘Duty to accompany migrants’: Indian bishops launch portal to support nation’s immigrants
The digital portal was launched on Sept. 27 in Bangalore by the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India ahead of... Read more
Christians face arbitrary arrests, grave religious freedom violations in India
According to a recent report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), Christians in India are facing increasingly... Read more
Pakistani woman sentenced to death for allegedly blaspheming Muhammed
A Christian mother of four has been sentenced to death by a judge in Pakistan for allegedly spreading blasphemous messages... Read more
Auxiliary bishop of Sydney: ‘The Eucharist invites us to be part of the mission of Christ’
Auxiliary Bishop Danny Meagher of Sydney is already talking up the preparations for the Australian city to host the next... Read more
Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore ‘has revived the faith of our people,’ cardinal says
Cardinal William Goh, archbishop of Singapore, hailed the positive results of the recently concluded papal visit to his country. Read more
Pope’s Asia visit draws attention to Holy See’s delicate China diplomacy
As the Vatican-China deal nears renewal, Pope Francis’ Asia tour sparked debate on the future of the Holy See’s ties... Read more
New museum in Philippines honors Cardinal Jaime Sin, a ‘voice’ against corruption
Cardinal Jaime Sin’s family residence will be home to a museum in his honor and called the “Museo Kardinal.” Read more
Pope Francis: U.S. presidential election a choice between ‘the lesser evil’
Speaking aboard the papal plane, Pope Francis encouraged U.S. Catholics to vote with their conscience in the upcoming Nov. 5... Read more
Pope Francis concludes apostolic journey with elderly and youth of Singapore
The interreligious meeting concluded his 12-day, four-country apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and Oceania. Read more
Pope Francis to Singapore’s Catholics: Follow St. Francis Xavier in spreading God’s love
The pontiff celebrated Mass in the Singapore National Stadium, a national landmark, on the last full day of his trip... Read more
Pope Francis praises Singapore’s spirit of progress, reminds leaders not to exclude the weak
The pope expressed his admiration for the dedication of the country’s past and present leaders to build unity amid a... Read more
Catholic Church is in the midst of a growth spurt in Singapore
The Catholic Church in Singapore is considered one of the most dynamic and vital in Southeast Asia. Read more
Pope Francis leaves East Timor: ‘I’ll never forget your smiles’
Pope Francis’ event with young adults was his last stop in East Timor before flying four hours to Singapore for... Read more
