Nepal

Christians wary as Covid-19 third wave strikes Nepal

People who survived the second wave of the pandemic won't be able to withstand a lethal third wave, Christians say

Nepal's battle against leprosy is far from over

The infectious disease is still very active in poor communities and needs more international resources

Nepal's new prime minister needs to play his cards well

Both India and China have huge stakes in ensuring political stability in the Himalayan nation

Christian charities battle 'eliminated' leprosy in Nepal

Health experts warn that the disease is a re-emerging threat to the Himalayan country and many new cases go undiagnosed

Fifth time lucky for Nepal's prime minister

Deuba returns to power three years after losing against a communist coalition alliance in a 2017 election

Caritas helps Nepal's hospitals in battling pandemic

The Catholic charity aims to help hospitals with much-needed medical supplies such as oxygen cylinders and protective gear

Nepal's churches struggle as Covid-19 claims 130 pastors

The deaths of pastors and a huge decline in income have left churches struggling to serve the faithful

Floods in Nepal, Bhutan leave dozens dead, scores missing

Monsoon rain and flash floods sweep people away in the Himalayan nations

Millions of Nepalis unprotected without Covid-19 vaccines

Although cases are falling, critics are accusing the government of a sluggish vaccination rollout

Catholics pray as pandemic spreads fear, panic and pain in Nepal

Unprepared for a devastating second wave, the Himalayan nation's fragile healthcare system has collapsed

Nepal faces Covid crisis amid political deadlock

As the coronavirus ravages the tiny nation, President Bidya Devi Bhandari has dissolved parliament and set a date for elections

Christians in Nepal persecuted by religious and political decree

Using a new anti-conversion law that contravenes the secular constitution, politicians and police are harassing Christians

China fully vaccinates more than 1 billion people

Hong Kong police order Tiananmen vigil group to delete websites

Indonesia court finds president negligent over pollution in landmark case

India’s top court drops case against Catholic priest

Reach out to and touch people in misery

Pakistani clerics oppose anti-forced conversion bill