South Asia

Christians appeal to India's president for protection

Hindu activists in the central state of Madhya Pradesh have threatened to demolish churches, claiming they are illegal

Christians decry profiling of faith leaders in central India

State agencies target Christian leaders working among indigenous communities in Madhya Pradesh

Crimes against India's Dalits, tribal people increased in pandemic

The data shows more than nine percent rise in crimes against the socially deprived communities

People fleeing Myanmar in lurch in India’s Mizoram state

Indian govt unlikely to grant refugee status to people fleeing troubled Southeast Asian country

Internally bleeding Indian church too weak to face challenges

The Christian community needs every single friend it can reach in civil society, and also in other minorities

Sri Lankan Church asks to probe monk's worry about attack

Ven. Gnanasara Thera has warned of possible terror attacks similar to Easter Sunday bombings in 2019.

India’s top court drops case against Catholic priest

Supreme Court dismisses charge of forcible conversion against Father George Mangalapilly

Pakistani clerics oppose anti-forced conversion bill

Proponents say proposal to allow only a 'mature person' to change religion offers hope to girls in minorities

Hindu activists disrupt prayer meet in southern India

Police filed a case against Christian pastor for religious conversion activities

Thousands gather for Marian feast in Pakistan's Mariamabad

An estimated 1 million people made the annual pilgrimage to Pakistan’s Mariambad linked to the feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary. Catholics came from all over Pakistan despite the restriction of coronavirus pandemic and torrential rains. About 2,000 police officials remained on guard for three days event that started on Sept. 10.

The challenge of ‘narco jihad’ – wheels within wheels

The Indian bishop’s remarks come in the wake of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, a major drug hub

Corruption scandals rock Christian hospitals in Pakistan

Accusations of nepotism, graft and maladministration 'are ruining the good names of several famous institutions'

UN: Myanmar faces 'alarming' risk of escalating civil war

UK warns Hong Kong critics to avoid China extradition nations

EU urged to use trade to tackle Sri Lanka's rights abuses

Covid outbreak in Philippine convent kills nine nuns

Indonesian archbishop attacks 'sinning' anti-vaxxers

Minority groups to fight forced conversions in Pakistan