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Modi magic: Politics as pop culture Key to this magic is the carefully conjured up, zealously guarded aura of the Indian PM
Rights defenders spurn Sirisena's 'fake' claims Watchdog rebuts president after he blamed it for deaths of UN peacekeepers due to its vetting of Special Task Force
Patronage, power trump God in the Philippines Country's electoral system perpetuates a cycle of corruption, injustice and conflict
Liturgy not about 'doing-it-yourself,' pope says It's a living treasure that cannot be reduced to tastes, recipes and trends, he tells congregation
Filipino journalist spends night in jail in cyber libel case Rappler editor Maria Ressa posts $2,000 bail after journalists' body accuses govt of 'shameless act of persecution'

'Excessive force' used against Karenni youth must be investigated

Rubber bullets and water cannon used against those protesting installation of a statue of General Aung San

Hindus oppose German missionary's statue in Indian parish

Catholic leaders say BJP has stirred up controversy to divide tribal people in Jharkhand state

Executioners sought in Sri Lanka

Advert calls for men of 'excellent moral character' and 'very good mind and mental strength' to apply

Liturgy not about 'doing-it-yourself,' pope says

It's a living treasure that cannot be reduced to tastes, recipes and trends, he tells congregation

Rights defenders spurn Sirisena's 'fake' claims

Watchdog rebuts president after he blamed it for deaths of UN peacekeepers due to its vetting of Special Task Force

Syro-Malabar synod accuses members of defamation

Transparency group pair accused of posting falsehoods about land deal and rape case involving bishops

Executioners sought in Sri Lanka Advert calls for men of 'excellent moral character' and 'very good mind and mental strength' to apply

Hindus oppose German missionary's statue in Indian parish Catholic leaders say BJP has stirred up controversy to divide tribal people in Jharkhand state

'Excessive force' used against Karenni youth must be investigated Rubber bullets and water cannon used against those protesting installation of a statue of General Aung San

'Excessive force' used against Karenni youth must be investigated

Rubber bullets and water cannon used against those protesting installation of a statue of General Aung San

Hindus oppose German missionary's statue in Indian parish

Catholic leaders say BJP has stirred up controversy to divide tribal people in Jharkhand state

Executioners sought in Sri Lanka

Advert calls for men of 'excellent moral character' and 'very good mind and mental strength' to apply

Liturgy not about 'doing-it-yourself,' pope says

It's a living treasure that cannot be reduced to tastes, recipes and trends, he tells congregation

Rights defenders spurn Sirisena's 'fake' claims

Watchdog rebuts president after he blamed it for deaths of UN peacekeepers due to its vetting of Special Task Force

Syro-Malabar synod accuses members of defamation

Transparency group pair accused of posting falsehoods about land deal and rape case involving bishops

Jesuits give ex-prisoners a second chance in Thailand

Chiang Mai rehabilitation center offers shelter, support and new skills to offenders

Dutchman brings gospel to life for millions of Indonesians

'Are you willing to go to Jakarta?': Priest credited with rekindling interest in the scriptures over 50-year period

Witch hunts cast dark spell in superstitious India

Brutal murder of mother and four children reinforces the need for better education in poor tribal areas

A prelate's spiritual journey from Malim to Catholicism

Indonesian archbishop serves as bridge between Islam and Catholicism after converting from traditional belief system

Arakan Army steps up Myanmar's forgotten conflict

With the world's eyes on the Rohingya crisis, Buddhists in Rakhine State aim to win sovereignty by force

Journalists are fearful in new Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi govt asks for patience as the country is still in a period of transition

Planting sorghum proves to be a blessing on Flores Island

Catholic farmer from Flores claims no more children with stunted growth in her district, as govt vows more initiatives

India's Fundamentalist Challenge

Hindus oppose German missionary's statue in Indian parish Catholic leaders say BJP has stirred up controversy to divide tribal people in Jharkhand state

Indian state passes resolution to help Dalit Christians Andhra Pradesh joins four other states recommending benefits for Christians of Dalit origin

Politics suspected in burning of Marian statue in India Catholic leaders believe attack in Madhya Pradesh could be linked to forthcoming election

Indian guru sees discrimination in Mother Teresa's award Christian leaders accuse Baba Ramdev of pandering to Hindu majority with criticism of saintly nun's honor

Slowing SE Asian economies will test social cohesion

Wind of change blows as China experiences lowest growth in 30 years

Time for Sri Lanka's tea industry to turn over a new leaf

If the plantations can't afford a daily wage of 1,000 rupees, let alone other basic rights, it's time for new management

Cardinal Zen: Communists destroy foundation of equality

I want to remember those heroes suffering in China and Hong Kong for respecting human dignity, freedom and democracy

The Philippine jailhouses of pain and suffering

Govt covers up failure to rein in criminal syndicates by blaming children for their crimes

Letter from Rome

The question is not 'if' Pope Francis will resign, but 'when' he will actually do so

February 11, 2019

West Papua: 1.8 million signatures can't be wrong

Indonesia agrees to accept UN mission to check claims of rights abuses, but promises have been broken before

February 06, 2019

Japan ready to welcome a missionary of peace

The pope's visit to a non-Catholic country reflects his role as the conscience of international society

February 07, 2019

VOICELESS OF ASIA

Myanmar statue protesters denounce police violence

Karenni injured by rubber bullets in protest over statue of Aung San Suu Kyi's general father

India's tribal Christians back shelving of citizenship bill

Prayers are answered for northeastern Christians who feared new law would threaten their identity

Thai TV station suspended for criticism of junta

Human Rights Watch accuses generals of 'heavy-handed rule' as general election approaches

Myanmar's Buddhist refugees face hardship at border

After fleeing to Bangladesh, families lack food and clothes in cold winter weather

Indonesian military seeks civil roles

But critics warn of a return to Suharto regime rights abuses

Bangladesh gets first female Christian MP

Catholic lawyer, Gloria Jharna Sarker, becomes only the third Christian to sit in the country's Lower House of parliament

Philippine dioceses ban electioneering in churches

Church anxious to show impartiality as campaigning starts for mid-term polls in May

Islamists attack Indonesian sexual violence bill

Opponents of proposed law to protect women say it helps promote casual sex and homosexuality

Myanmar green lights panel to amend constitution

But military lawmakers object to having their undemocratic constitution changed

Islamist party leaders face corruption probe in Malaysia

PAS chiefs accused of receiving $22m from disgraced former PM Najib Razak's party

Indian priest bailed in rape case must stay in jail

Second case in Jharkhand unrelated to alleged gang rape of five social workers

Laicized priest in Timor-Leste refuses to give up ministry

Richard Daschbach was stripped of priestly duties after allegedly admitting to abusing girls at orphanage

Philippine alternative media sites 'come under attack'

Cyber assaults came after stories critical of the government were posted, editors claim

'Transparency needed' over Myitsone Dam project

China-backed scheme remains highly unpopular with Myanmar people, says Kachin bishop

CHURCH & SOCIETY

Expressions of faith mark World Day of Sick in Indian city

Vatican-sponsored program stressed the Church's compassionate mission for those sick and suffering

Vatican abuse summit has key, realistic goals

Four-day meeting won’t be a fix all, pope warns problem of abuse will continue

Syro-Malabar synod accuses members of defamation

Transparency group pair accused of posting falsehoods about land deal and rape case involving bishops

MULTIMEDIA BY TOPIC

Sunday Gospel reflection with Father Bill Grimm

The Gospel presents us with a decision and a consequence

Bangladesh celebrates 500 years of Christianity

Catholics pay tribute to missionaries, martyrs and Mother Mary and make pilgrimage to Marian shrine

Heart of St. Camillus de Lellis in the Philippines

Relic of patron saint of sick, doctors, and nurses is in the country for two months

Millions of Indians bathe to wash off sins

Hindu pilgrims descend on northern city of Prayagraj for ancient festival

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