The Allah controversy in Malaysia is far from over

Last of the high-profile court cases over the use of the word ‘Allah’ by non-Muslims came to an end last

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Asian bishops play it safe, offer no clear vision for Asia

The Bangkok document produced on the FABC’s 50th anniversary falls short of the lofty expectations set for it Fifty years

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China installs new bishop in Shanghai, despite local opposition

A new bishop was installed as the leader of the Shanghai diocese Tuesday, without public recognition from the Vatican. Both

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ASIA/MYANMAR – The “Missionaries of Mercy” and the queue of people for confessions. Easter in the midst of violence – Agenzia Fides

Yangon (Agenzia Fides) – There are five priests, who already during the Jubilee of Mercy, in 2015, had received from

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Members of exiled Chinese church detained in Thailand | Crux

Asian bishops suspend radio project after ownership crisis – UCA News

ASIA/CHINA – Formation activities for catechists and lay people resume after three years of difficulties linked to the pandemic – Agenzia Fides

Liaoning (Agenzia Fides) – Three years have passed since the life of the Catholic community in China began to be

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Filipino drugs war victims pin hope on ICC probe – UCA News

Vietnamese diocese protests against Mass invasion – UCA News

ASIA/KYRGYZSTAN – Police officers in the Catholic church in Talas during Mass. Slovak nun fined – Agenzia Fides

Talas (Agenzia Fides) – During the evening Eucharistic celebration on Sunday, 26 March, some police officers and the State Committee

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