Indonesia

Indonesian court rejects appeal by rapist of altar boys

Father of one the victims calls for attacker to also be chemically castrated

Pope's Mideast visits hold 'lessons for Indonesian Muslims'

Pope shows missions of brotherhood between faiths applies to conflicts between Shia and Sunni Muslims too, academic says

Centuries-old Catholic festival becomes Indonesia's national icon

Efforts are needed to prevent negative impacts on the centuries-old Catholic festival

Indonesian nun unshackles the potential of mentally ill, disabled

Sister Lucia has made it her life's work to help disadvantaged people overcome physical and psychological barriers

Indonesian orphans join fight against Covid-19

Children from all major religions take part in an online prayer event seeking divine help to end the pandemic

Indonesia urged to revoke Sharia-inspired dress rules

Discriminatory regulations on clothing have led to widespread bullying of women, says rights group

Indonesian police feel heat in 'Catholic brother' abuse case

State agencies question police inaction in probe against orphanage founder accused of molesting boys

Human trafficking in Indonesia a tough nut to crack

Activists say the scourge is so widespread that they are only scratching the surface

Bali churches go quiet on Hindus' Day of Silence

Sunday Masses held a day early out of respect for New Year holiday for Indonesia's Hindus

Jakarta Jesuit school launches Covid vaccination drive

Canisius College seeks to help govt speed up inoculation efforts by giving shots to thousands of elderly people

Indonesian bishop-elect stresses basic ecclesial communities

Father Fransiskus Tuaman Sasfo Sinaga is appointed bishop of Sibolga in North Sumatra province

Indonesian seminarian 'commits suicide' during Mass

Well-liked student, 24, found hanging from a tree at the San Juan Convent complex in Kupang

Vietnam arrests rights defender for anti-state campaign

India's top court dismisses bid for federal anti-conversion law

Nuns offer Filipina teenagers sense of family

US Catholic educators seek ways to tackle racism in the Church

Belfast bishop asks politicians not to incite violence

Young people help Philippine detainees secure better future