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 2,687.8 square kilometers, the diocesan territory covers the whole Province of Sulu and the entire Province of Tawi-Tawi with its 157 islands and islets.The Province of Sulu is situated at the southern portion of the Philippines. It lies approximately midway between Basilan and...
There are 22 civil districts in the diocese in an area of 222,236 square kilometres.
The diocese of Jammu-Srinagar comprises the entire union territories of Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the international boundaries of Pakistan, Afghanistan and China from west to east. The Indian states of...
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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.
Indian Church relishes miracles of Saint Thomas, the Apostle
This fabled church is also known by its Syriac name Mar Sleeva (Holy Cross) Church
Marian Parish, the home of Brunei’s most famous Catholic
The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in Seria is a small church on the western Belait district of Brunei, but it shot into fame thanks to the nation’s most famous Catholic – late Cardinal Cornelius Sim. It is also the second of three churches in Brunei dedicated to Virgin Mary. In fact, Mary has a prominent place not only in Christianity, but also in Islam, the dominant faith in Brunei. Holy Quran mentions Mary seventy times and reveres her as the greatest woman to have ever lived.
Kyoto cathedral lives the memory of brave Japanese martyrs
Asian Catholics who wish to learn about persecution and martyrdom of Japanese Catholics for faith can visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Kwaramachi of Kyoto. The church is named after St. Francis Xavier, the first Catholic missionary to reach the shores of Japan on July 15, 1549. The saint is credited for introducing Christianity in Japan. Kyoto cathedral is one of several churches under the patronage of the Jesuit saint.
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
