South Asia

Bishop inaugurates first Jesuit residence in Indian state

The Arrupe Inn in Tripura is launched on the feast day of Jesuit founder Ignatius of Loyola

India's top court refuses bail for ex-priest convicted of rape

Rape victim wanted to marry the jailed priest to give legitimacy to their child

Pakistani pastor denies Taliban captured his church

A YouTuber claimed fundamentalists stormed the church and forced staff to leave

Islamic instruction stirs fears over Pakistan's school curriculum

Educationists in Pakistan feel it will prove equally harmful for both majority and minority faiths

India denies deaths due to manual scavenging

Activist demands an apology for the "irresponsible and cruel" statement made by a federal minister in parliament

Conversion to escape caste discrimination weakens India, says judge

Allahabad High Court says 'destructive forces' make use of caste discrimination for conversion

Sri Lankan bishop attacks coal power plant

Bishop Mendis says toxic gas emitted from the plant is causing serious health problems for residents

Indian states to resolve border row after deadly clash

Assam and Mizoram chief ministers tweet that they will seek an 'amicable' approach to the dispute

Flash floods kill 88 in Pakistan

Caritas joins relief efforts in Islamabad after heavy monsoon rain causes flooding

Bangladeshi Catholics battle Covid-19 head on

A Catholic hospital and church-based groups provide medical and other services to people as the crisis worsens

Indian parish converts feast to memorial service for Covid victims

Parishioners put celebrations for their patron saint on hold to come together in a special way

Pegasus scandal exposes Indian govt's shameless corruption

It is no longer that winged horse moving heavenwards but a rotten spy weapon hurtling the nation to doom

India's top court refuses bail for ex-priest convicted of rape

Why visiting Indonesia should top Pope Francis' list

Bishop inaugurates first Jesuit residence in Indian state

Japanese seek spiritual strength at Tokyo Olympics

Bishop appeals for food aid before Manila lockdown

Pope Francis to meet Roma minority on Slovakia visit