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Clergy support anti-corruption protests in Manila

Clergy support anti-corruption protests in Manila

Simone Orendain · September 24, 2025

Clergy and religious along with lay Catholic faithful came out in droves at an anti-corruption rally in the Philippines capital of Manila Sept. 21 alongside tens of thousands of protesters.
As Hong Kong Catholic activist's trial reaches final stretch, appeals grow to 'save him'

As Hong Kong Catholic activist's trial reaches final stretch, appeals grow to 'save him'

OSV News · August 19, 2025

At the start of final submissions in his landmark trial, Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was provided with medication and a heart monitor Aug. 18, after health concerns had delayed proceedings the previous week.
Indian nuns released on conditional bail; advocates, superiors call their arrest 'unlawful'

Indian nuns released on conditional bail; advocates, superiors call their arrest 'unlawful'

UCA News · August 6, 2025

Two Catholic nuns and an Indigenous youth jailed for alleged human trafficking and forced conversion in central India have been released on bail under strict conditions by a special court dealing with terror cases.
Hong Kong cardinal hopeful new pope will continue dialogue with China

Hong Kong cardinal hopeful new pope will continue dialogue with China

Junno Arocho Esteves · May 22, 2025

Reflecting on the conclave that saw the election of Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong says he is hopeful the new pontiff will continue along the same path of dialogue and engagement with China as his predecessor—a deal that had prominent and outspoken critics.
Church accompanies scarred Cambodians 50 years into the Khmer Rouge genocide

Church accompanies scarred Cambodians 50 years into the Khmer Rouge genocide

Simone Orendain · April 17, 2025

On the 50th anniversary of when the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia and left close to two million people dead, the Catholic Church there is making strides.
Catholic charities on Myanmar's earthquake frontlines

Catholic charities on Myanmar's earthquake frontlines

Physical, spiritual aid offered victims

Luke Mandato · April 4, 2025

Response specialists from Samaritan's Purse Canada have touched down in Myanmar to offer life-saving support to those affected by the massive earthquake that struck March 28.
Tragic earthquake hits war-torn Myanmar, with massive death toll and little aid

Tragic earthquake hits war-torn Myanmar, with massive death toll and little aid

OSV News · March 31, 2025

On March 28, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the Mandalay-Sagaing region in southwestern Myanmar, causing multistory buildings to collapse and raising concerns about a significant death toll.
Myanmar junta allegedly torches Catholic cathedral in Kachin

Myanmar junta allegedly torches Catholic cathedral in Kachin

UCA News · March 20, 2025

The military junta in Myanmar's strife-torn Kachin state allegedly burned down a Catholic cathedral dedicated to St. Patrick on the eve of the revered saint's feast.
Pastoral center in northern Myanmar among latest Catholic sites bombed by governing military junta

Pastoral center in northern Myanmar among latest Catholic sites bombed by governing military junta

Junno Arocho Esteves · March 7, 2025

A Catholic pastoral centre in northern Myanmar is among the latest Christian sites bombed by the country's governing military junta.
As torrential rains flood South Asia, Irish missionary in Myanmar laments dramatic damage

As torrential rains flood South Asia, Irish missionary in Myanmar laments dramatic damage

Sarah Mac Donald · July 17, 2024

More than 240 people were killed and millions displaced across South Asia as the intense monsoon season wreaked havoc in the region with torrential rains and severe floods, damaging buildings, infrastructure and crops.