Population concerns never trump rights

CHINA: China too is worried about its growing gender imbalance and potential for more social unrest

Dwindling numbers prompts push for larger families

INDIA: In the southern Indian state of Kerala, where Catholics have long been a large, important minority, church authorities believe the state's overall Christian population could drop to 17 percent this year, down from 19.5 percent in 1991, writes Nirmala George for the AP, on Yahoo News.

More churches accommodate faithful

PAKISTAN: More places to worship does not mean more worshippers though, says prelate

Population growth imperils society

BANGLADESH: Church's natural family planning can brake growth

Longer lifespan, falling fertility trend emerging in Asia

ASIA: Dropping fertility rates, a growing elderly population and longer lifespans in the more developed Asian countries could impact economies, reports the China Daily.

‘Condom war’ erupts on day of love

: Church attacks free distribution in Manila, Cebu