Fresh row over deacon ordinations in India's Eastern-rite Church
Andrews Thazhath is refusing to ordain deacons unless they celebrate Mass facing the altar instead of the congregation
In a land area of 3,631.9 square kilometers, the diocesan territory includes three district such as Colombo, Kalutara and Gampaha. Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka.The name Colombo is derived from Sinhala name Kola-amba-thota which means "harbour with leafy mango trees." The...
In a land area of 22,634 square kilometers, the diocesan territory covers Saitama, Tochigi, Gunma and Ibaraki...
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St. Joseph Cathedral of Kuching bears legacy of independence heroes
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph is the mother church of Kuching Archdiocese in the sole Christian-majoritystate in predominantly Muslim Malaysia. The church was first built in 1891 as a wooden structure in Neo-Gothic style during the British colonial rule in Northern Borneo, which covered today’s Sarawak and Sabah states of Malaysia. The cathedral’s large, slopy rooftop resembles a typical family home, just like the Blessed Sacrament Church of Singapore.
Vietnamese cathedral offered sanctuary to slain president
St. Francis Xavier Church in the China town of former Vietnamese capital Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) lives the memory of Father Pierre D’Assou (Cha Tam in Vietnamese), a priest from China’s Macau Island who played a pivotal role in construction of the first church for local Chinese Catholics in 1900-1902. Today, the church is mostly known as Cha Tam Church in an honor to contributions of the missionary priest. Vietnamese priest and architect Father John Baptist Huynh Tinh Huong designed the church complex that accommodates the church building, large compound, a house of charity, houses for rent, a kindergarten, a community house, a school, and a meeting hall.
Indian Church relishes miracles of Saint Thomas, the Apostle
This fabled church is also known by its Syriac name Mar Sleeva (Holy Cross) Church
French saints watch over Vietnam’s Christ the King Cathedral
Christ the King Cathedral in Nha Trang of south-central Vietnam adds to the jewels in a coastal city famed for beautiful beaches, unique delicacies, cultural diversity, and historic architectures. The cathedral is in the proximity of Long Son Pagoda in the city known for harmonious coexistence between Buddhists and Christians.
St. Gonsalo Garcia: First Indian missionary martyred in Japan
Gonsalo's martyrdom at Nagasaki with the other Christian missionaries is regarded as the most tragic and historic event for Catholicism in Japan
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St. Pedro Calungsod, Filipino lay martyr and patron of catechists
Calungsod and his companion Father Vitores baptized infants, children and adults, defying the risk of persecution and murder
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St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino layman who became a martyr in Japan
Despite being an ordinary layman, Ruiz remained defiant while facing torture by the Japanese and died a brave martyr
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Sri Lanka Church slams promotion of tainted officer
Deshabandu Tennakoon has been indicted in presidential inquiry for failing to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings
Malaysia Muslim charity faces corruption probe
Aman Palestin or Peace Palestine is run by leaders of Isma, a hardline Islamist group
Construction of ‘Catholic hub’ begins in Singapore
The center is part of efforts to build a more vibrant, evangelizing, and missionary church, says Cardinal Goh
Catholic charity seeks release of Filipino seafarers from Houthis
President Marcos has skipped the Dubai climate meet to personally manage the hostage crisis, linked to the war in Gaza
What growing ‘phone phobia’ among young Japanese adults reveals
Virtual interactions over genuine face-to-face communication are reshaping personal relationships
Nepal registers first LGBTQ marriage
Transgender woman Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey obtained marriage certificate from a local ward in Lamjung district
Understanding China – According to its own history and culture
Benefits of Deng Xiao Ping’s reforms and opening of the economy have delivered tremendous benefits to almost all Chinese people
