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Udupi is a coastal diocese in Karnataka state. It is the 14th Catholic diocese of Karnataka. Udupi is specially known for Sri Krishna Temple of the Hindus and the cluster of eight temples (Asta Mata). Karnataka has 10 Latin dioceses, three Syro-Malabar dioceses and one Syro-Malankara...
The diocese of Maliana serves three districts located in the border areas between Timor Leste and Indonesia. These districts are Bobonaro, Covalima and Liquica. These areas are 3,141,78-square-kilometers...

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Indian Church relishes miracles of Saint Thomas, the Apostle

Indian Church relishes miracles of Saint Thomas, the Apostle

Marian Basilica lives the memory of India’s sole Roman Catholic ruler

Marian Basilica lives the memory of India’s sole Roman Catholic ruler

Nagasaki basilica immortalizes 26 martyrs of Japan

Nagasaki basilica immortalizes 26 martyrs of Japan

Malaysian Cathedral enlivens the memories of Chinese migrants

Malaysian Cathedral enlivens the memories of Chinese migrants

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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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Bomb attack on Philippines Catholic mass kills four
Bomb attack on Philippines Catholic mass kills four

Marcos condemned the attack by "foreign terrorists", describing it as "senseless" and "heinous"

Fewer US states use capital punishment in 2023, report says
Fewer US states use capital punishment in 2023, report says

However, there was an increase in executions from the previous year, nine of 24 prisoners executed were people of color

Cardinal sends message to charismatic Catholics
Cardinal sends message to charismatic Catholics

The 5th Convention of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is underway in Dubai

Canon law must be part of church's mission, pope says
Canon law must be part of church's mission, pope says

Pope Francis urges pastoral, missionary approach to work on 50th anniversary of International Association for Canon Law Studies

Israel-Hamas tensions spill over at COP28 climate talks
Israel-Hamas tensions spill over at COP28 climate talks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan uses his address to speak out against the resumption of Israeli military action in Gaza

Sri Lanka detains Christian 'prophet' for hurtful sermon
Sri Lanka detains Christian 'prophet' for hurtful sermon

Jerome Fernando said in May that the Buddha had been 'looking for Jesus,' remarks that caused a backlash in the country

Religious leaders differ over appointment of Sri Lanka's top cop
Religious leaders differ over appointment of Sri Lanka's top cop

Buddhist monks criticize Cardinal Ranjith for questioning promotion of Deshabandu Tennekoon as acting IGP

S. Korean charity to support poor kids in Laos, Mongolia
S. Korean charity to support poor kids in Laos, Mongolia

Many children in Laos and Mongolia do not complete education due to poverty, says reports

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