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India's secular party takes pro-Hindu line for election Congress accused of courting religious majority in Madhya Pradesh with manifesto pledging cow protection
What will the Vatican do with China's underground bishops? The papally appointed prelates' fate was not included in the recent deal with Beijing and remains under discussion
Indonesian to close nearly a third of privately run colleges About a 1,000 private higher education institutions are failing to provide a quality education, govt says
Hong Kong gambling addicts seek redemption through faith Caritas survey posits spouses as victims; former addict explains how religious beliefs saved his marriage
Indonesian universities told to nip radicalism in bud Academic institutions must do more to prevent campus mosques spreading extremist views among students, vice president says

Latest News

India's secular party takes pro-Hindu line for election

Congress accused of courting religious majority in Madhya Pradesh with manifesto pledging cow protection

Sri Lankan court blocks dissolution of parliament

Supporters of ousted PM Ranil Wickremesinghe celebrate as MPs prepare to resolve constitutional crisis

Female politicians want bigger voice in Bangladesh

As national election nears, women say they deserve a greater role in guiding the country

Indonesian to close nearly a third of privately run colleges

About a 1,000 private higher education institutions are failing to provide a quality education, govt says

Hong Kong gambling addicts seek redemption through faith

Caritas survey posits spouses as victims; former addict explains how religious beliefs saved his marriage

Indonesian universities told to nip radicalism in bud

Academic institutions must do more to prevent campus mosques spreading extremist views among students, vice president says

FEATURES

Jakarta fears for death-row workers in Saudi Arabia

Diplomacy stepped up as 13 Indonesians due to be executed amid growing mistreatment of domestic helpers

India vows speedier justice as court cases pile up

Supreme Court working with ministry to recruit 6,000 judges as innocent suspects languish in jail for years awaiting trial

Pope Francis Village a 'model' site for disaster victims

Over 550 housing units being built for survivors of 2013 super typhoon in Philippine city of Tacloban in Eastern Visayas

India chokes on worsening air pollution

Limit on Diwali firecrackers part of efforts to reduce the world's highest pollution-related mortality and disease rate

Indonesian cop collects Catholic award for building school

Catholic university honors Muhamad Saleh for using salary to help kids of poor fishermen in Sulawesi get an education

Light fading fast for poor Bangladeshi children

With an EU-funded education project about to end, fears are growing that marginalized students will drop out

Philippine tribe educates children via environment care

'Agriculture-based curriculum' ensures students become the next 'guardians of their ancestral lands'

SERIES ››

Chinese Party-State Tightens Noose on Religion

Wenzhou bishop again detained by Chinese authorities Bishop Shao taken away shortly after concelebrating a Mass at the grave of an underground bishop

Zen presents letter to pope warning him on China Cardinal Zen flew to Rome and handed Pope Francis letter detailing situation faced by underground Catholics in China

Two Chinese priests placed in detention Underground church crackdown in Hebei province sees more than a dozen religious venues being reportedly seized

Tibetan Buddhism cannot serve Chinese ambitions After suppressing religion for 60 years, Beijing's policy of using Buddhism to help foreign policy is doomed to failure

COMMENTARY

Church has hands full responding to killings, disasters

More than prayers and words are on offer in effort to help protect Filipino people's rights and lives

The man who said 'You shall not kill'

Archbishop Oscar Romero was the voice of the voiceless who preached justice

Letter from Rome

Anticipating a reforming pope's radical plan to curtail the Roman Curia

Tibetan Buddhism cannot serve Chinese ambitions

After suppressing religion for 60 years, Beijing's policy of using Buddhism to help foreign policy is doomed to failure

Cambodian genocide trial nears final verdict

Surviving Khmer Rouge leaders face judgment over the slaughter of Muslim Chams and ethnic Vietnamese, among others

November 08, 2018

Sword of Damocles hangs over Taiwan

If the Vatican and China establish diplomatic relations, Taiwan's independence movement will take a big hit

November 07, 2018

Philippine Church supports renewable energy

Competition in power industry will bring electricity to millions groping in darkness and debilitating poverty

November 07, 2018

VOICELESS OF ASIA

Wenzhou bishop again detained by Chinese authorities

Bishop Shao taken away shortly after concelebrating a Mass at the grave of an underground bishop

Fear among Rohingya over repatriation to Myanmar

More than 2,000 people from Bangladesh camps are to be repatriated to Rakhine State

Philippine religious groups found wanting in peace efforts

Archbishop calls on religious leaders raise efforts and be more visible in working to end armed conflicts

Vietnam to prosecute Catholic dissident for insulting national flag

Priest says people are not proud of a flag that is a symbol of suffering endured since the country's reunification

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Women left behind in patriarchal Thailand

A lack of females holding political power is an obstacle to the country becoming a just and equitable society, UN warns

Marcos victims bay for Imelda's blood

Protesters in Philippines demand immediate arrest of late dictator's widow after her conviction on graft charges

Indonesian interfaith group goes into battle against fake news

Young activists vow to counter social, religious and racial divisions stoked by false information spread on social media

Philippine tribal groups protest visit of Chinese president

Indigenous communities fear loan deal with China will pave way for dam project that they say will destroy their land

Sri Lanka slides into political turmoil

Political parties and activists take legal action after president dissolves parliament and calls snap election

Philippine court convicts Imelda Marcos for graft

Widow of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos faces possible 11-year prison term

Indian Christians demand equality for Dalits

Dalit Liberation Sunday calls for an end to discrimination and recalls 2008 violence in Kandhamal

Bangladesh Santals renew call for return of disputed land

Tribal group reignite protest on anniversary of attack that saw members killed, thousands 'evicted from ancestral lands'

'Lost tribe of Israel' could help BJP in election

Mizo Jews welcome Indian PM Narendra Modi's friendship with Israel and the US

Goan priest-turned-activist buried after three years

Friends who suspect environmental campaigner was murdered pledge to continue fight for justice

CHURCH & SOCIETY

Pope Francis names late Filipino bishop 'venerable'

The Vatican would have to recognize a miracle attributed to the late bishop’s intercession before he can be beatified

Pope tells journalists to maintain ethics, avoid pessimism

Pope Francis spoke with more than 300 young journalists, inspiring them to 'get past the wall of sorrow and resignation'

Indian cardinal backs gay Catholic's LGBT helpline

Fashion designer aims to persuade sexual minorities to return to the church after straying because of negative attitudes

MULTIMEDIA BY TOPIC

Men with power abuse and rape women in North Korea

North Korean officials commit sexual violence with little concern for the consequences

Vietnamese build lavish tombs for respecting ancestors

Relatives living in the U.S. have sent money to fund the building of the tombs

Filipinos mark All Souls' Day in cemeteries

Filipino Catholics remember their deceased loved ones

Vietnamese boat people struggle to eke out a living

Life on the water is one of hardship and sacrifice