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HK journalist held guilty of obstructing police

HK journalist held guilty of obstructing police

September 26, 2023

Philippines removes barrier at disputed reef

Philippines removes barrier at disputed reef

September 26, 2023

Three get Indian Catholic Press awards

Three get Indian Catholic Press awards

September 25, 2023

Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard

Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard

September 25, 2023

Chinese activist urges Taiwan not to deport him

Chinese activist urges Taiwan not to deport him

September 23, 2023

Cambodia’s top opposition leader jailed for ‘check fraud’

Cambodia’s top opposition leader jailed for ‘check fraud’

September 22, 2023

Nepali teachers strike work over new bill

Nepali teachers strike work over new bill

September 22, 2023

Filipino activists accuse Marcos Jr. of 'witch-hunt'

Filipino activists accuse Marcos Jr. of 'witch-hunt'

September 22, 2023

Vietnam detains energy policy think tank chief

Vietnam detains energy policy think tank chief

September 21, 2023

Church & Society

Korean ‘prayer priests’ reignite passion for faith

Korean ‘prayer priests’ reignite passion for faith

September 26, 2023, UCA News reporter

Eight priests conduct 'the Liturgy of the Hours' at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul every day

New native priests bring hope to tiny Cambodian Church

New native priests bring hope to tiny Cambodian Church

September 26, 2023, UCA News reporter

Four new priests have been ordained in the Buddhist-majority nation in just over a month

China’s youth shun cities for peaceful village life

China’s youth shun cities for peaceful village life

September 25, 2023, Binu Alexander

China's 'Porcelain Capital' Jingdezhen is attracting droves of young people drawn to the city of artisans in search of an escape from the urban rat race among its ceramics workshops. Its panoramic view of the surrounding green hills in addition to lowering work pressure are attracting the youths. We look at the lives of the youths who have come to Jingdezhen to relax, rehabilitate and stay forever if possible.

Cardinal-designate of Jerusalem says will keep 'feet on ground'

Cardinal-designate of Jerusalem says will keep 'feet on ground'

September 23, 2023, Judith Sudilovsky, OSV News

Latin patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa will be the first resident cardinal in Jerusalem, according to the patriarchate

Sunday Gospel reflection with Father William Grimm

Sunday Gospel reflection with Father William Grimm

September 22, 2023,

Just as the parables of Jesus show the love of God in stories about lost coins, vineyards and generous landowners, the followers of Jesus must make the events of everyday life point to God's loving presence among us.

Nepali teachers strike work over new bill

Nepali teachers strike work over new bill

September 22, 2023, Pragati Shahi

Closure of 29,000 public schools has affected the education of over 7 million students

The synod restarts a process that will take decades

The synod restarts a process that will take decades

September 21, 2023,

As the synod of bishops prepares for its sessions on synodality, many people look forward to big changes in the Church. Realistically, however, huge change is unlikely. The synod meetings are just the beginning of a process that will take generations.

HK education institutes told to uphold national security

HK education institutes told to uphold national security

September 21, 2023, UCA News reporter

Institutions would invite legal repercussions for failing to follow the directive, says Labor and Welfare Bureau

Indian Church leaders voice alarm at student suicides

Indian Church leaders voice alarm at student suicides

September 21, 2023,

Say many youngsters are falling victim to peer pressure and high expectations from parents

First Korean saint’s statue unveiled at the Vatican

First Korean saint’s statue unveiled at the Vatican

September 18, 2023, UCA News reporter

Event marked the 177th martyrdom anniversary of the saint

‘Superstitious’ submarine christening irks North Koreans

‘Superstitious’ submarine christening irks North Koreans

September 15, 2023, UCA News reporter

The smashing of a champagne bottle on the submarine was 'hypocritical' for the regime that bans superstitions, residents say

Asians accept cultural diversity of religions, says survey

Asians accept cultural diversity of religions, says survey

September 14, 2023, UCA News reporter

People share religious beliefs cutting across religious lines and pray to gods of different religions

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