Politics

Indonesia arrests Papuan leader over 'fake news'

Head of West Papua National Committee allegedly posted provocative stories about church leaders

EU considers fact-finding visit to Hong Kong over poll reforms

Trade bloc concerned that changes in the electoral system were aimed at boosting the number of pro-Beijing candidates

North Korea shores up loyalty in face of pandemic

The Covid-19 crisis is compounding the isolated country's systemic, institutional and economic challenges

European, US bishops ask governments to seek sustainable world

As EU-US summit looms, prelates issue a joint declaration inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli Tutti

Train tragedy kills 40 in Pakistan

Catholic officials accuse the government of negligence for faulty tracks on the dated railway system

Philippine priest warns against Duterte vice presidency

Spirit of the constitution limiting presidential terms could be undermined by allowing him to run in next year's poll

ASEAN flag burns as Myanmar people lose faith in bloc

Protesters accuse the bloc of lacking credibility and giving legitimacy to military rule

Filipino priest spearheads move to prevent Duterte dynasty

Movement calls for people not to vote for Duterte or his family, allies in next presidential poll

Philippine priest attacks 'evil' Duterte through verse

Redemptorist writes poem condemning idea that president might run for vice presidency in upcoming elections

Cambodia offers US three options to resolve war era debt

Hun Sen suggests converting 70 percent of the $700 million debt into development aid

Indonesian cardinal delivers unity message on Pancasila Day

Cardinal Suharyo pledges Church's staunch support for national ideology promoting secularism on anniversary of its inception

Church official optimistic for peace after US-Korea summit

Catholic institute director believes the omens are good for engaging diplomatically with North Korea

Agnes Chow: Catholic girl to jailed Hong Kong democracy leader

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released on pro-democracy protest anniversary

Poverty must be tackled to end shame of India's child labor

Popal sorry must fit the level of suffering

Vatican project aims to encourage faith via digital space

South Korean bishop named Vatican's prefect for clergy