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Thousands homeless as Bangladesh reels from fatal floods Roads impassable, electricity cut off, phone networks down and food prices soar in the wake of monsoon that killed 20
Philippine bishops issue plea for 'ecological conversion' Pastoral letter urges all dioceses to make protection of the environment a special concern
Rebellion spreads in India's Eastern-rite church Amid objections to the leadership of Cardinal George Alencherry, calls grow for prayer and unity
Bangladesh's returning migrant workers struggle for survival Poor nation’s young people dream of making a fortune overseas but those dreams are often destroyed by unscrupulous cheats
Refugee relocation sparks protests from Jakarta residents Indonesian community expresses outrage after 1,500 people are rehoused in their midst without warning

Philippine bishops issue plea for 'ecological conversion'

Pastoral letter urges all dioceses to make protection of the environment a special concern

Philippine bishops sound alarm over renewed divorce push

Opposition senator reintroduces bill to Congress after similar one died in the Upper House last year

Philippine parishes told to clean churches to fight dengue

Health authorities declare 'national dengue alert' as infections soar in several regions

Refugee relocation sparks protests from Jakarta residents

Indonesian community expresses outrage after 1,500 people are rehoused in their midst without warning

Rebellion spreads in India's Eastern-rite church

Amid objections to the leadership of Cardinal George Alencherry, calls grow for prayer and unity

Thousands homeless as Bangladesh reels from fatal floods

Roads impassable, electricity cut off, phone networks down and food prices soar in the wake of monsoon that killed 20

Philippine bishops sound alarm over renewed divorce push Opposition senator reintroduces bill to Congress after similar one died in the Upper House last year

Church opposes execution of India's child sex offenders Life is 'a gift from God' and should be protected, says bishop as death sentence is introduced for most heinous crimes

Philippine parishes told to clean churches to fight dengue Health authorities declare 'national dengue alert' as infections soar in several regions

Philippine bishops issue plea for 'ecological conversion'

Pastoral letter urges all dioceses to make protection of the environment a special concern

Philippine bishops sound alarm over renewed divorce push

Opposition senator reintroduces bill to Congress after similar one died in the Upper House last year

Philippine parishes told to clean churches to fight dengue

Health authorities declare 'national dengue alert' as infections soar in several regions

Refugee relocation sparks protests from Jakarta residents

Indonesian community expresses outrage after 1,500 people are rehoused in their midst without warning

Rebellion spreads in India's Eastern-rite church

Amid objections to the leadership of Cardinal George Alencherry, calls grow for prayer and unity

Thousands homeless as Bangladesh reels from fatal floods

Roads impassable, electricity cut off, phone networks down and food prices soar in the wake of monsoon that killed 20

A Christian woman’s journey into Sumatra’s jungle

Mother takes education to the Kubu people and teaches them to stand up for their rights

Still no justice for victims of Easter Sunday massacre

People battling serious injuries or mourning the loss of loved ones feel abandoned by Sri Lanka's government

Lives in pictures are saved as buried treasures

A new book illustrates the risk one Cambodian family took to keep valued photographs out of the Khmer Rouge’s clutches

Mother expects Indian nun's canonization to miraculously cure son

Pope Francis to declare Holy Family Congregation founder Sister Mariam Thresia a saint in October

Scourge of child rape spreads alarm in Bangladesh

The brutal killing of a 7-year-old has stirred societal debate about a lack of respect for women and girls

Vietnam monks rehabilitate drug addicts

Church love and care for substance abusers replace the incarceration and beatings of government-run centers

Ultra-Orthodox Jews on special Thai mission

Members of Chabad-Lubavitch sect provide spiritual guidance for Jewish travelers

Duterte's 'Regime of Discord'

Duterte blames Philippine Church for rapid population rise Catholic opposition to family planning is main reason for high fertility rate, he says

Duterte sees no reason to mark 500 years of Christianity Philippine president says arrival of Christians kicked off 400 years of imperialism

Religious, rights groups fight 'red tagging' in Philippines Missionary organization has been identified as a 'terrorist front' in flyers handed out by suspected military personnel

Filipino prelate admits Church's failure to instill morals Bishop David says biggest lie in govt's anti-drug war is claim killings are meant to stop illegal drugs

Khmer Rouge leaders consigned to dustbin of history

Genocide conference expected to paint Cambodia's tragic past in a new light

Letter from Rome

From his stance on migrants to his encyclical Laudato si', Pope Francis causes controversy

A marriage struggling to materialize

Disappearance of activists shows democracy and rule of law are failing to mix with religious pluralism in Malaysia

Sri Lankans have been fooled — and the future is no brighter

In a presidential election due this year, it appears the public will be forced to pick from failed politicians

Letter from Rome

In an overlooked address, the Jesuit pope offers a renewed theology for our turbulent times

Who doesn't want peace and reconciliation?

Conflicting parties in family, society or nations can find peace if they really want to

Addressing the roots of clergy sex abuse

Priests not capable of change or undergoing therapy are better dismissed from the priesthood

VOICELESS OF ASIA

Pakistan court frees pastor charged with blasphemy

Jadoon Masih was allegedly badly mistreated while in custody before being granted bail

UN human rights body to probe Philippine killings

Groups call UNHRC resolution vital in holding Duterte govt accountable for thousands of slayings

China told to account for activist’s death

Human rights campaigner Ji Sizun died of unknown causes two months after being released from prison

Indonesian Muslim cleric jailed for attacks on boys

Bahar bin Smith gets three years after footage of him severely beating youths at his Islamic school shocks nation

Warrant issued for ultranationalist Myanmar monk

U Wirathu is accused of inciting communal hatred, with witnesses testifying while he has been in hiding

Catholic politicians strengthen pro-Hindu party in Goa

Members of the Congress party who switched to the ruling BJP have been branded turncoats and opportunists

Bangladesh grapples with millions of climate refugees

PM Hasina tells conference that the low-lying country faces an increased risk of natural disasters

'Dirty energy' stance of Filipino bishops generates praise

Green group hopes move by Catholic prelates to halt investment in fossil fuels will spur worldwide campaign

Church's historic ties to slavery examined at US conference

Jesuits' sale of 272 slaves in 1838 debated as speakers urge the US to acknowledge the sins of slavery

Church land probe sparks anger in India

Christians in Jharkhand say they are being targeted for protests against proposed changes to laws protecting tribal domains

Indian priest charged with abusing boys

Discalced Carmelites in Kerala state pledge to assist police probe

Opposition grows to Philippine dam project

Activists launch petition amid concerns over environmental impacts and displacement of tribal people

Indonesian woman seeks Widodo's help in sex-pest boss case

Teacher faces jail after reporting sexual harassment from former school head

Philippine tribe wants end to Mindanao coffee plantation

Affected people say they are not able to farm their lands because of dubious permit

CHURCH & SOCIETY

Filipino elected first Asian head of Dominican Order

Election of Father Gerard Francisco Timoner 'reflects growth of Church in Asia'

Indonesian university battles to save cornerstone course

St. Paul Catholic University on Flores is refusing to drop theology despite sharp drop in student numbers

Malaysia’s indigenous people protest forced conversions

Orang Asli say the government is not only taking their land but also changing their religion

MULTIMEDIA BY TOPIC

Cambodians count cost of Chinese invasion

Locals face skyrocketing prices in Sihanoukville after massive Chinese investment in the southern resort town

Philippine town honors Holy Cross with river festival

Celebration dates back to 1850 when a cross was found floating in a river in Bocaue

Disaster hits Philippine tribal community

Redemptorist missionaries help Aeta people to rebuild their lives in makeshift shelters

Hong Kong protests surround govt buildings

Police have conducted baton charges, used tear gas and water cannons against protestors

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