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Growing Filipino Church Has New Diocese

The most Catholic country in Asia now has 16 archdioceses, 52 dioceses, seven apostolic vicariates, five territorial prelatures, one ... continue reading


Hong Kong Catholics Show Loyalty to Pope

Cardinal Zen underlined the importance of viewing the magisterium of the Church as a continuum that can at the same time embrace Vatican II ... continue reading



India: Tensions Rise,Radical Hindu leader killed

Image of Panigrahi had been arrested for involvement in the violence against Christians in the district of Kandhamal, which erupted at the end of last August after the violent death of Laxamananda Saraswati, the leader of a fanatical Hindu group, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). He was released last March 14 from the prison of Baliguda.

Prabhat Panigrahi, a radical Hindu leader previously arrested for the violence against Christians in Orissa, was killed. BHUBANESHWAR ... continue reading


India: Mob Brutally Attacks Missionaries

It was a great privilege to be persecuted for the Gospel of Christ. CARROLLTON, Texas (Christian Newswire) - A large mob of anti-Christian ... continue reading


Philippines: Focolare launches book by foundress

Image of Father Antonio Lambino, a theologian, sharing on the book during the launch.

Focolare means "hearth" or "family fireside" in Italian. It draws inspiration from Jesus' prayer "that they all may be one." MANILA (UCAN) ... continue reading


India: Archbishop Machado Speaks to Bishops Conference

Speaking to 650 bishops and priests of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, the archbishop of Nasik asserts: "God can never become ... continue reading



Dissident Priest in Australia Withdraws from Mediation, Refuses to Leave Parish

Image of Today, the Australian reported that Father Kennedy has withdrawn from the mediation process and refuses to vacate the parish.

We promised to keep our readers current on the stand-off in Brisbane. BRISBANE (Catholic Online) - We have regularly reported on Father ... continue reading


Indian Bishop Calls for 'Politics of Forgiveness'

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The Mumbai attacks and anti-Christian pogroms in Orissa are the “expression of a nihilistic mentality” that strikes at the defenceless ... continue reading


Aid to the Church in Need: 'Remember the Martyrs'

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Three days of prayer and reflection to remember the Christians who in many countries of the world witness to their faith to the point of ... continue reading


Dalai Lama: China has turned Tibet into Hell

Image of Speaking before a crowd of thousands in the city where his government has found exile, the Dalai Lama recalled

In a speech to mark the 50th anniversary of the revolt Tibetan leader accuses Beijing of killing tens of thousands. DHARAMSALA ... continue reading


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