South Korea

South Korean Church honors victims of 1901 Jeju Uprising

Cheju Diocese commemorates hundreds of Catholics and others killed during a violent rebellion more than a century ago

Korean Catholics give $1m to Vatican Covid vaccine program

Money raised from donations in Seoul Archdiocese will help poor countries get access to jabs

Korean Catholics help strife-torn Christians in Burkina Faso

Seoul Archdiocese steps up to help the West African country deal with Covid-19, Islamic terrorism and climate change

Church official optimistic for peace after US-Korea summit

Catholic institute director believes the omens are good for engaging diplomatically with North Korea

Korean Catholics honor victims of 1980 democracy uprising

Archbishop Kim reminds Catholics that the Gwangju movement sowed the seeds of democracy in the nation

Church centers offer dignity to abused women in South Korea

Rodem House has served about 3,000 victims of abuse since its foundation in 2003

Korean bishop urges parliament to prioritize 'life over choice'

A South Korean court has ruled that criminalizing abortion was illegal and ordered the government to end the ban

South Korean Church opposes legal recognition of 'cohabitation'

Catholics are concerned the move will undermine the value of the family and weaken society

Thousands pay tribute to South Korean cardinal

Cardinal Nicholas Cheong jin-suk died last week at the age of 89

South Korean cardinal dies at 89

Cardinal Cheong 'wanted the Church to be the light and salt of society'

Beyond welfare law, South Korea's disabled need more support

Despite strong legislation, many disabled people remain isolated and excluded from mainstream society

Korean bishops urge protection of life, oppose legalized abortion

Catholic parishes will celebrate a Mass for Family and Life while May will be dedicated as Family Month

Agnes Chow: Catholic girl to jailed Hong Kong democracy leader

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released on pro-democracy protest anniversary

Poverty must be tackled to end shame of India's child labor

Popal sorry must fit the level of suffering

Vatican project aims to encourage faith via digital space

South Korean bishop named Vatican's prefect for clergy