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Vatican and China hold top-level talks Foreign ministers meet in Germany in highest-level meeting between the states for 70 years
China tightens media gag to manage virus-handling image Journalists go missing as China steps up monitoring of people and of media reporting coronavirus infection
Virus deaths spike in China, Catholic charity cries for help State-recognized charity needs funds to provide emergency masks, protective clothing and disinfectants
Indian religious minorities hail move to forge bonds Odisha government earmarks 160 million rupees for Christian and Muslim organizations
Letter from Rome: Deciding not to decide … for now Why the pope has not ruled on married priests or women deacons
Sri Lankans pray for China, swift end to virus Christians, Buddhists and Muslims hold services to show solidarity with the Chinese

Latest News

Indian bishops want dialogue to end citizenship law protests

No harm in backtracking and changing controversial law, says Cardinal Gracias

China tightens media gag to manage virus-handling image

Journalists go missing as China steps up monitoring of people and of media reporting coronavirus infection

Vatican and China hold top-level talks

Foreign ministers meet in Germany in highest-level meeting between the states for 70 years

Philippines to hold Lenten rituals amid coronavirus fears

Ash may only be sprinkled on people's heads instead of marking the forehead as a precaution on Ash Wednesday

Virus deaths spike in China, Catholic charity cries for help

State-recognized charity needs funds to provide emergency masks, protective clothing and disinfectants

Sri Lankans pray for China, swift end to virus

Christians, Buddhists and Muslims hold services to show solidarity with the Chinese

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FEATURES

Cardinal Zen: Beijing wants Rome's 'total surrender'

Frustrated with the failure of his pleas to Pope Francis, Hong Kong cardinal takes his message to Washington

Portuguese saint triggers devotion in Bangladesh

Feast at the shrine of St. Anthony of Padua draws thousands including Hindus and Muslims

Sri Lankan Christians wait for justice over Easter attacks

Culprits have yet to be brought before the law nine months after suicide bombers attacked three churches

Dreading a knock on the door

Pakistani Catholic mother fears arrest in Thailand as her husband's European dream turns sour

Freed Pakistani Christians face uncertain future

Churches in Youhanabad offer thanksgiving prayers for the newly released faithful

Saving Bangladeshi children from drug addiction

Church charities offer treatment, rehabilitation and the chance of an education to young addicts

Kerala asked to reinvestigate rape-murder of Dalit sisters

Police covered up crime because of criminals' political connections, say activists including Catholics

SERIES ››

Duterte's 'Regime of Discord'

Philippine court orders arrest of two priests for sedition Charges stem from video accusing Duterte and his family of links to illegal drugs

Duterte under fire for 'assault on media freedom' Philippine president accused of 'politically motivated' campaign to close down broadcaster ABS-CBN

Prosecutors drop sedition charges against Philippine bishops No evidence linking four prelates and two priests to an alleged plot to depose Duterte

Duterte urged to end 'murderous' war on drugs Amnesty International steps up pressure after vice president's insider account of government policy

COMMENTARY

Lack of free speech has cost lives in China's virus crisis

Early technical moves in Wuhan were on track until medical professionals were stopped from spreading the word

Overcoming the cycle of poverty

Breaking it will only happen when people develop a conscience, compassion and give equal opportunities to the poor

China's virus spies wreck social stability

The CCP seems to be succeeding in its aim of creating a society lacking transparency and peace.

Mixed scorecard for Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime

There have been positive developments three months into the new administration, but ominous signs remain

Christian and Valentine love

Christian love is deeper because its source is God and embodies life

February 13, 2020

Pope defends Amazon's cultural richness

In his latest apostolic exhortation, Francis seeks solutions that consider the rights of indigenous people

February 13, 2020

Is Modi's new peace pact another push for a Hindu nation?

Hundreds of Bodo Christians joined a massive rally addressed by India's PM, but skepticism remains.

February 12, 2020

VOICELESS OF ASIA

UK urged to act over persecution of Pakistani Christians

New book gathers evidence to show that religious freedom is still under attack in the Muslim nation

Indonesia drops plan to bring IS fighters, families home

The terrorism risk to rest of the population is too great, government says

Boat tragedy sparks fresh Rohingya trafficking alarm

People-smuggling gangs appear to be active again in Bangladesh's refugee camps

Prosecutors drop sedition charges against Philippine bishops

No evidence linking four prelates and two priests to an alleged plot to depose Duterte

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Call to save Bangladeshi rivers from slow death

Activists say not enough is being done to enforce court directives to curtail pollution and encroachment

China's cross demolisher to direct Hong Kong affairs

Chinese Communist Party's determination to have a firmer grip on Hong Kong is seen in the new move

Baptists call for Myanmar military to free pastors

Pair were arrested for alleged ties to Kachin Independence Army

Call to end violence against children in Myanmar

Rights groups concerned after 20 children are injured in shelling in Rakhine state

Church hails AAP winning Delhi election

Clerics welcome result as a victory for those who believe in a secular and diverse India

Rights violations prompt EU to end Cambodian trade perks

Phnom Penh slams the ruling, claiming it is unjust and devoid of impartiality

Manila bishops urge Catholics to stand up for life

Annual Walk for Life event aims to show 'solidarity in upholding the dignity of life'

Indonesian Catholic doctor caught in sex-crime storm

Schoolgirl claims head of Papua province's health service desk raped her in Jakarta hotel room

Church official welcomes ban on gambling in Bangladesh

Leading priest says amended law will also curb related crimes such as money laundering and drug addiction

Indian Christians cheer court restoring Dalit protection law

Dilution of the law was seen as part of a plan to remove systems that protect socially poor people

CHURCH & SOCIETY

Muslim community helps rebuild Catholic church in Pakistan

Help includes giving donations to help speed up work on St. Mary’s Church in Gujranwala

Indian state makes law for burial rights of warring Christians

Law exempts Catholics and others not involved in the century-old feud over ownership of landed properties

Vietnam dioceses cancel pilgrimages over virus fears

Celebrations canceled for 74th anniversary of death of Father Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep

Indonesian clerics ban youths from celebrating Valentine's Day

Authorities in Aceh threaten to punish displays of love with floggings

Hong Kong cancels church gatherings, Ash Wednesday liturgy

The next two weeks are crucial to suppress the epidemic, says Cardinal John Tong

February 13, 2020

Cardinal Tagle starts work in Rome

Filipino cardinal tells Propaganda Fide staff he is a student who is at the Vatican to learn from them

February 13, 2020

MULTIMEDIA BY TOPIC

China's growing threat to human rights

Treatment of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters is even drawing criticism from the territory's police

Wishes come true at Bangladesh shrine

Thousands of devotees flock to Panjora to pay respects to a Portuguese saint

Life under the shadow of climate change in Bangladesh

Villagers in Satkhira district are taking action to earn a living in difficult circumstances

Catholics build up Christmas mood in Vietnam