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Established in 1576, Macau is the first diocese in the Far East and has been the gateway of missionaries entering mainland China in the 19th century. The first bishop was Jesuit Melchior Carneiro. Over centuries of development, more than 100 dioceses have become independent from Macau diocese....
The diocese covers a total land area of 10,448 square kilometres and includes district of Tiruchirapalli and parts of Pudukottai and Karur districts. Tiruchirapalli is the largest city in the...
Nagasaki cathedral, a testimony of persecution and atomic bombing

Nagasaki cathedral, a testimony of persecution and atomic bombing

Pakistani cathedral pays homage to Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier

Pakistani cathedral pays homage to Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier

Pakistan’s Sacred Heart Church is a witness of the historic evolution

Pakistan’s Sacred Heart Church is a witness of the historic evolution

Malaysian Church’s unforgettable French missionary legacy

Malaysian Church’s unforgettable French missionary legacy

Japan’s mask culture becomes a fashion statement
Japan’s mask culture becomes a fashion statement

Reason behind this lies in the collective culture of the nation where mask-wearing has a long history

Chinese parents ordered to denounce religion
Chinese parents ordered to denounce religion

The authorities in Wenzhou city in eastern China have carried out anti-Christian campaigns for years

Iran sees timid return of neckties
Iran sees timid return of neckties

The Shiite clerics who came to power in 1979 banned the tie because, in their eyes, it was un-Islamic, a symbol of the cross

Earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan kills at least 12 people
Earthquake in Afghanistan-Pakistan kills at least 12 people

The 6.5 magnitude earthquake was felt from central Asia to New Delhi in India -- more than 2,000 km away

Missionaries called to prioritize migration, climate change
Missionaries called to prioritize migration, climate change

As disciples of Jesus Christ, all Catholics are called to be a missionary, says Columban superior Tim Mulroy

Sri Lanka prez warns hard times to follow IMF bailout
Sri Lanka prez warns hard times to follow IMF bailout

Ranil Wickremesinghe warned Wednesday the rescue package was only the first step in more difficult structural reforms

'State can regulate fees' in minority colleges in India
'State can regulate fees' in minority colleges in India

The Supreme Court order will have far-reaching effects on Christian-run higher educational institutions

Catholic climate group urges faith values in finances
Catholic climate group urges faith values in finances

Four new guides recommend sustainable banking, investing, divesting, and insurance for faith-based groups

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