Nepal

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

A tragic tale of two girls in the land of Buddha

A Nepali mother displays courage and persistence in finding truth and justice for her child

Christianity thrives in Nepal amid trials and tribulations

Hindu groups and political parties have accused Christians of converting low-caste Hindus with economic incentives

A Nepali mother fasts to death to seek justice for slain son

To all mothers who would give their life for their child, pray for a woman who has been knocking on heaven's door

Cash-hungry Nepal opens for foreign trekkers

Health experts say many of Nepal's infections are traced to Nepali workers returning from India

Nepal's bend to China becomes a Himalayan issue for India

China has hijacked India's decades-old paternal role in Nepal through a strategic partnership of cooperation

Maryknoll priest helps Nepal's disabled tackle Covid-19

Father Joseph Thaler is also helping to feed the families of brick factory workers

Kung Fu nuns of Nepal

Nuns of the Buddhist Drukpa Order can break bricks with their bare hands

Nepal's doctor for the poor

My patients are my life and soul, says Nepalese eye doctor

Nepal seeks to calm Guthi reform row

But opponents of a bill covering ancient trustee societies want it to be permanently scrapped

Challenging time for Nepal NGOs

They face govt heavy-handedness as well as a need for internal good governance and capacity reforms

How faith-based actors can help heal Nepal

Most people in secular nation subscribe to some form of religion but harmful traditional practices should be cast aside

UN nuncio denounces weapons of mass destruction

Pope plans day of prayer with the poor in Assisi

Vatican publishes regulations for promoters of sainthood causes

First Hmong priest ordained in Vietnam

11 Indonesian Islamic scouts drown in river tragedy

India fears Taliban victory will embolden Kashmir militants