Politics

Filipino clergy 'can speak out against sinful politics'

Archbishop clarifies separation of church and state and what priests can do if the two collide

Pope Francis revokes priesthood of Timor-Leste priest

Path is now clear for Martinho Germano da Silva Gusmao to run for president in next year's polls

Indian bishops welcome PM Modi's U-turn on farm laws

Decision to repeal controversial laws is seen as a move to boost the BJP's chances in state elections

Indian state chickens out after banning non-veg food

Gujarat ban targeted Muslim vendors but was withdrawn after realizing its impact on poultry firms mostly run by Hindus

Philippine bishop challenges youths to mold their future

Youth Commission chief says their future begins by them choosing the country's next leader

Church official condemns Bangladesh poll violence

At least 40 have died in clashes between ruling Awami League and rebel candidates during union council elections

Philippines says Chinese vessels fired water cannon at boats

China has no law enforcement rights around the contested Spratly Islands, says foreign secretary

Economic crisis 'could fuel extremism in Afghanistan'

UN warns that around 22 million Afghans, or about half the country, will face food shortages this winter

Does the world care about victims of religious fanaticism?

After sulking for three months, the US wants a stable Afghanistan under the Taliban in the interests of international security

Reduced jail term for Indonesia's notorious cleric

Muhammad Rizieq Shihab will spend two years instead of four in jail for lying about his Covid-19 test result

Sri Lankan priest questioned over Easter attacks

Father Gamini was summoned after making claims about intelligence operatives related to the 2019 terrorist atrocity

Duterte comes under fire over vice presidency bid

Priests join critics accusing the Philippine president of lying to the electorate by previously vowing not to run

Hindu activists intensify attacks on Indian Christian prayer meets

More than 200 Rohingya arrested by navy off Myanmar coast

Tributes flow following death of Cambodian prince

Filipino Catholics begin communal prayer for 2022 elections

China arrests Protestant pastor for joining religious conference

Stolen gods: Nepal seeks to bring home lost treasures