Catholic News Asia | Church, Features, Opinion, Gospel, Dioceses

CH ID IN VN

Fear remains 3 years after slaying of Cambodian political commentator Anniversary of Kem Ley's murder sees Cambodia further than ever from democracy, a land where no one dares voice dissent
When 3-year-old girls become 'collateral damage' Nobody is safe as innocence falls victim to Philippine's deadly war on illegal drugs
Spate of lynching incidents worry church people in India Hindu nationalists said to be responsible for fatal attacks but enjoy impunity thanks to support inside ruling BJP
Protests greet Philippine president's annual address Activists, church groups condemn 'widespread rights abuses' despite Duterte vowing comfortable lives for all Filipinos
Child's rape causes crisis of conscience in Myanmar Outrage at attack on toddler prompts society to finally acknowledge rise in horrific crimes

Latest News

Thai military pilot 'sacrificed his life' for others

Catholic man known to his friends as 'Captain Pete' displayed true courage in his final moments

Protests greet Philippine president's annual address

Activists, church groups condemn 'widespread rights abuses' despite Duterte vowing comfortable lives for all Filipinos

Christian leaders mourn death of former Delhi chief minister

Tributes paid to the woman who ensured minority groups were able to live safely in the Indian capital

Archbishop inspires young Pakistanis with historic initiative

Church launches fund in Pakistani capital to help disadvantaged become qualified for top government posts

Spate of lynching incidents worry church people in India

Hindu nationalists said to be responsible for fatal attacks but enjoy impunity thanks to support inside ruling BJP

Protesters bashed in Hong Kong

Witnesses say a mob assaulted people calling for permanent dumping of a suspended amendment to an extradition law

FEATURES

Bangladesh neutralizes militants but fear still persists

South Asian country is a success story in terms of overcoming religious extremism but remains on constant alert

Poverty drives more Filipino women into early marriage

The Philippines has the 12th highest number of child brides in the world

Painting murals for a better future

An Indonesian village is using art to brighten prospects for the young generation

Victims of Indian riots limp back to normalcy

Even 11 years later, hundreds are yet to get their own homes, while some have left their Odisha villages and lands forever

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

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

SERIES ››

Duterte's 'Regime of Discord'

Protests greet Philippine president's annual address Activists, church groups condemn 'widespread rights abuses' despite Duterte vowing comfortable lives for all Filipinos

Sedition rap against Philippine clergymen 'beyond belief' Priests said charges against 4 bishops, 3 priests aims to silence critics of the administration of President Duterte

Duterte's secret to continued success Philippine leader succeeds because he takes advantage of legitimate grievances left unaddressed by predecessors

Philippine church groups set to join anti-Duterte protests Marches against president's policies are set to coincide with his State of the Nation Address

COMMENTARY

Duterte's secret to continued success

Philippine leader succeeds because he takes advantage of legitimate grievances left unaddressed by predecessors

Letter from Rome

While Pope Francis says he is in favor of advancing women to leadership roles, he often seems at a loss at how to do so

Falun Gong's secrets for surviving in China

A time may come when the CCP is no longer ruling China and Falun Gong is again a popular, permitted public activity

Strongman Duterte can do no wrong

Surveys show kowtowing to China and drug war killings have not dented the Philippine president's popularity

Ershad leaves bitter Bangladesh legacy

In the wake of the former military ruler’s death, corruption and political violence continue to bedevil the nation

July 17, 2019

Religious persecution of Christians gets belated attention

UK report finds that 'global phenomenon' has been ignored because of post-colonial guilt

July 17, 2019

Khmer Rouge leaders consigned to dustbin of history

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

July 15, 2019

VOICELESS OF ASIA

Sedition rap against Philippine clergymen 'beyond belief'

Priests said charges against 4 bishops, 3 priests aims to silence critics of the administration of President Duterte

Cardinal Bo asserts religious leaders' vital role in promoting peace

Politicians must take into account the views of religious people, UN forum is told

Sri Lankan cardinal's ire over Easter Sunday bombings

He maintains that warnings from India were inexplicably ignored

Sedition charges against Philippine bishops, priests

Move against clergy and vice president stems from release of video claiming Duterte and family are involved in drug trade

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Protesters bashed in Hong Kong

Witnesses say a mob assaulted people calling for permanent dumping of a suspended amendment to an extradition law

Church, green groups to press for 'rights of nature' law

Movement in the Philippines aims to renew calls for Christians to be 'stewards of the environment'

Kerala priest and nun face murder trial

Sister Abhaya was allegedly killed with an axe 27 years ago after witnessing illicit sexual relations

Philippine diocese sets green example

Balanga prelate announces several 'earth-friendly' measures in answer to growing calls to protect the environment

Church agency aids Indonesian drought victims

Caritas is providing urgent water supplies and identifying underground sources such as springs and bores

Church seeks probe into Mumbai building collapse

Ten people were killed and many were trapped in the latest of a series of collapses in the Indian commercial hub

Unanimous support to give more power to Malaysian youth

PM Mahathir Mohamad applauds ‘historic’ cross-party parliamentary approval to lower voting age from 21 to 18

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

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 & SOCIETY

Nuns offer hope to disabled people in Sumatra

Harapan Jaya Rehabilitation Center helps patients learn new skills while receiving medical treatment

Respected Indonesian Catholic writer dead at 70

Arswendo has been praised as an outstanding literary figure and journalist

Young Catholics search for 'supportive' Church

Philippine Conference on New Evangelization focuses on how young Catholics can find role models

MULTIMEDIA BY TOPIC

How China is creating the world’s largest prison

In the western region of Xinjiang over a million people have been rounded up and detained

Protests in Manila as Duterte delivers address

President promises to make Filipinos more comfortable despite the drug killings and alleged rights abuses

Bangkok boasts a vibrant kaleidoscope of beliefs

The Thai capital has practitioners of numerous religions living side by side in harmony

Philippine town honors Holy Cross with river festival

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