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Philippine bishop allows priests to forgive sin of abortion Granting of this ability not a license for women to terminate their pregnancies, Bishop Crispin Varquez of Borongan warns
Malaysian executed in Singapore despite pleas for clemency Migrant worker hanged at Changi Prison after being convicted of murdering construction worker
Justice fails to protect Bangladesh trafficking victims But new plans seek faster prosecutions, witness protection and fostering awareness of the dangers
God does not hide behind riddles, pope says Pope Francis says Christians do not believe in random, unalterable or 'inescapable fate'
The pilgrimage: a brief guide for young people Cross-cultural exchanges can make for thrilling journeys overseas — just don't forget the 'four dialogues'

Vatican honors missionaries in Timor-Leste

Pope Francis bestows the Decoration of Honor award on four priests and a nun for their contributions to the Church

Bangladesh's deadly roads bring students back onto streets

Fresh protests break out after student is run over while crossing the road in Dhaka

Disappeared Vietnamese blogger detained in Hanoi

Activist previously jailed for criticizing communist govt went missing in Bangkok in January

Malaysian executed in Singapore despite pleas for clemency

Migrant worker hanged at Changi Prison after being convicted of murdering construction worker

God does not hide behind riddles, pope says

Pope Francis says Christians do not believe in random, unalterable or 'inescapable fate'

Rights groups join to fight hate ahead of Indian election

Leaders meet in New Delhi to target politicians who use religious differences to attract votes

Disappeared Vietnamese blogger detained in Hanoi Activist previously jailed for criticizing communist govt went missing in Bangkok in January

Vatican honors missionaries in Timor-Leste Pope Francis bestows the Decoration of Honor award on four priests and a nun for their contributions to the Church

Bangladesh's deadly roads bring students back onto streets Fresh protests break out after student is run over while crossing the road in Dhaka

Vatican honors missionaries in Timor-Leste

Pope Francis bestows the Decoration of Honor award on four priests and a nun for their contributions to the Church

Bangladesh's deadly roads bring students back onto streets

Fresh protests break out after student is run over while crossing the road in Dhaka

Disappeared Vietnamese blogger detained in Hanoi

Activist previously jailed for criticizing communist govt went missing in Bangkok in January

Malaysian executed in Singapore despite pleas for clemency

Migrant worker hanged at Changi Prison after being convicted of murdering construction worker

God does not hide behind riddles, pope says

Pope Francis says Christians do not believe in random, unalterable or 'inescapable fate'

Rights groups join to fight hate ahead of Indian election

Leaders meet in New Delhi to target politicians who use religious differences to attract votes

Holy island feast helps Sri Lankans, Indians bury the hate

Feast of St. Anthony brings sparring fisherfolk together, heals ethnic rifts as Tamils and Sinhalese pray for reconciliation

Bishops see Indian poll as minorities' big chance

Christian leaders also fear BJP, other pro-Hindu parties will seek to stifle them by stoking religious sentiment, hate speech

Thais doubt election will herald change

Loyalty to former PM Thaksin remains strong in Isan but voters are wary of the junta's stacked deck

Popular Lenten play in Bangladesh beset by adversity

Priests praise folksy evangelization through art but troupe fears tradition will die unless parishes offer support

Farmers on India-Pakistan border fear for lives, crops

Thousands of villagers have already fled as Kashmir skirmish rages on; Church urges dialogue to foster peace

Rohingya run schools in India for rejected kids

Govt schools turn away children of Muslim refugees as Hindu groups in Kashmir demand they be deported to Myanmar

Death threats won't stop 'wounded healer' in Philippines

Former addict turned priest refuses to let intimidation prevent him helping drug users, victims of drug-related killings

Xinjiang: A human rights crisis unfolding

International community must act to end repression in Xinjiang Xinjiang's Uyghurs deserve independence but China's president should face sanctions for human rights abuses

China's Uyghurs deserve freedom of religion Independence sentiment is growing in Xinjiang as Turkic Muslims reach breaking point under totalitarian repression

World leaders silent on China's Xinjiang ethnocide Beijing's economic, military and diplomatic power has persuaded many countries to be complicit in persecution

Ethnocide in Xinjiang, China's 'open air prison' Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims face detention, torture, forced labor, religious and cultural repression

Despite religious repression, Sino-Vatican deal is significant

Provisional agreement doesn't mean China's Catholics are any freer, but it might have avoided greater evils

A land of unbridled devotion

Church needs to better understand piety among the Filipino people and the ways in which they show it

Cultural worries misplaced in India's northeast

Tribal communities have embraced Christianity and Western culture but remain masters of their own destiny

A culture of fear and silence

The Philippines is trapped in a corrupt culture of cultivated silence that protects child abusers

China extends ban on foreigners in Tibet as uprising feted

Communist Party also bars diplomats in restive province, highlighting lack of support for its rule

Why were Chinese bishops absent from sex abuse summit?

Code of silence is no longer acceptable when the Church is confronted with uncomfortable truths

Letter from Rome

Godfried Danneels: Intellectual, pastor and man of quiet hope

VOICELESS OF ASIA

Every human life is noble, says Korean cardinal

As lawmakers consider abortion and death penalty, archbishop of Seoul stresses Church's pro-life doctrine

Mahathir seeks clemency for condemned man in Singapore

Malaysia pleads for citizen as Singapore prepares to execute man convicted of murder

Human rights take back seat in Thai election

Survey of political parties shows little appetite for reform of draconian laws or reducing military influence

Myanmar military panel to probe atrocities against Rohingya

But critics label move a sham to buy more time from the international community

Filipino 'victims' of clergy sex abuse to sue US church

Lawyer representing alleged victims of American priest says diocese in Ohio should have a fund ready to pay compensation

Rights groups join to fight hate ahead of Indian election

Leaders meet in New Delhi to target politicians who use religious differences to attract votes

Indonesian graft busters raid Religious Minister's office

Move comes after party chief, ministry officials arrested for alleged bribery

India's festival of colors worries environmentalists

Holi rituals destroy millions of trees and expose people to toxic materials

Court bails Indian priest accused of molesting woman on bus

MSFS congregation says speedy release indicates case has been 'blown out of proportion'

Priests back opposition candidates in Philippine election

Members of the clergy have been warned against endorsing candidates in public

Indian bishops seek to postpone polling on Maundy Thursday

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka elections would prevent many Catholics from attending Holy Week services

Flash flood kills 70 in Papua

More bodies being recovered in the Indonesian province as search for victims continues

Tagle calls for prayers for much-needed rain in Manila

Long lines are appearing in the Philippine capital of people waiting for water trucks as dry-season shortage kicks in

Landslide kills 8 from same family on Indonesian island

Church officials offer aid to landslide survivors and those affected by flooding on Flores Island

CHURCH & SOCIETY

Vatican hints that Pope Francis may meet Xi Jinping

Any encounter in Rome this week would be the first between a Chinese leader and a pope

Forgery case revives controversy involving Indian cardinal

Police charge priest with presenting a forged document to a bishops' synod in Kerala to defame Cardinal Alencherry

Martyrdom of Italian missionary killed in Myanmar recognized

Seven Romanian bishops persecuted during the communist era also recognized by pope as martyrs

MULTIMEDIA BY TOPIC

Sunday Gospel reflection with Father Bill Grimm

We are celebrating Lent, the season of repentance

Deadly landslide hits Catholic majority isle in Indonesia

Eight members of Catholic family die as floods, landslips strike Flores Island

Fourth Eucharistic Congress of Taiwan

More than 10,000 Catholics attend Mass, Eucharistic procession and benediction

Philippine Catholics hold 'Walk for Life'

Third annual march takes place for people to highlight their concerns over issues that pose a threat to human life

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