1 in every 3 countries suffers grave violations of religious freedom, report says
Aid to the Church in Need report notes that China and Myanmar are among those that have the worst records of violations
South Korea court dismisses ‘comfort women’ lawsuit, contradicts earlier ruling
The court recognized Japan's right to state immunity from overseas lawsuits
Malaysian authorities ignore rise in domestic abuse amid pandemic
Civil groups in Malaysia report massive jumps in case numbers, while the govt hopes it will all go away
For India’s poor, lockdown policing adds to pandemic hardships
Hawkers, slum dwellers, food couriers and migrant workers are most likely to fall foul of lockdown rules
Non-stop cremations cast doubt on India’s counting of COVID dead
Govt officials say the mismatch in death tallies may be caused by several factors, including over-caution
Filipinos urged to support community efforts fighting hunger during pandemic
Director of Caritas Philippines says setting up of community pantries shows how communities can serve as first responders to address food insecurities
COVID-19 fears stifle Ramadan in India’s Kashmir
Mosques near empty, minimal business for market vendors as COVID cases surge
Bangladesh keeps garment factories going as lockdown hits
Factory owners were supposed to provide transport for their staff, but many did not
COVID-19 claims the lives of 6 Catholic priests in India
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Five of the six deaths were in the west coastal state of Gujarat
COVID-19 infection rate approaching highest of pandemic so far, WHO chief says
Number of new COVID-19 cases per week has nearly doubled globally over the past two months
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From remote part of India, Myanmar’s ousted lawmakers work on challenging junta
‘The only country where refugees are being welcomed is India,' says ousted Myanmar MP
India, Pakistan held secret talks to try to break Kashmir impasse
The two governments have re-opened a back channel of diplomacy aimed at a modest roadmap to normalizing ties, sources say
Nepal chokes on smoke and ash as drought-worsened wildfires rage
Hundreds of fires have been spreading across the country since November, in the worst wildfire season seen in a decade
Sister Ann: Myanmar’s brave Kachin nun
After she knelt in front of security forces to protect civilians she became a beacon of peace and reconciliation
Church-run program helps struggling farmers in central India
Farmers had faced a range of challenges that included water shortages due late arrival of monsoons
Three brothers killed by Indonesian soldiers at Papuan health clinic: Army and witness accounts differ
Since 2010, there have been 178 unlawful killings of civilians by security forces in the Papua region, according to rights group
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1 in every 3 countries suffers grave violations of religious freedom, report says
Aid to the Church in Need report notes that China and Myanmar are among those that have the worst records of violations
1 dari 3 negara di dunia alami pelanggaran kebebasan beragama serius
Satu dari setiap tiga negara di dunia mengalami "pelanggaran berat" dalam hal kebebasan beragama, menurut laporan yang lembaga kepausan Aid to Church in Need (ACN) minggu ini.
For India’s poor, lockdown policing adds to pandemic hardships
Hawkers, slum dwellers, food couriers and migrant workers are most likely to fall foul of lockdown rules
Tanggapan global dibutuhkan untuk menghentikan kejahatan di Xinjiang
Tingkat kejahatan kemanusiaan terhadap Uighur dan Muslim Turki lainnya di wilayah Xinjiang, Tiongkok, membutuhkan tanggapan internasional, kata kelompok hak asasi saat merilis laporan terbaru.
South Korea court dismisses ‘comfort women’ lawsuit, contradicts earlier ruling
The court recognized Japan's right to state immunity from overseas lawsuits
Malaysian authorities ignore rise in domestic abuse amid pandemic
Civil groups in Malaysia report massive jumps in case numbers, while the govt hopes it will all go away
Watch: Pandemic deepens woes of migrant workers
Working away from home, migrant workers face various challenges
Oscar-nominated film now part of Hong Kong’s story of waning freedoms, director says
Hong Kong govt decision not to air Oscars has only brought more global attention to the city’s struggle for democracy, he says
Malaysian authorities ignore rise in domestic abuse amid pandemic
Civil groups in Malaysia report massive jumps in case numbers, while the govt hopes it will all go away
Oscar-nominated film now part of Hong Kong’s story of waning freedoms, director says
Hong Kong govt decision not to air Oscars has only brought more global attention to the city’s struggle for democracy, he says
Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar
The same journalist was arrested previously in February while covering protests against the coup but was released soon afterwards
Global response needed to halt crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, rights group says
China’s leadership responsible for systematic policies of mass detention, torture, and cultural persecution, among other offenses, Human Rights Watch says
Caritas raises alarm over safety of Rohingya refugees in...
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Catholics accuse Indian govt of double standards over Hindu...
Hindus hold traditional ceremonies this week as strict measures are imposed on other religions
Philippines lifts moratorium on new mining projects
Govt can now enter into agreements for new mining projects and undertake a review of existing mining contracts
UN rights chief warns of ‘full-blown conflict’ in Myanmar
Intensifying widespread, systematic slaughter by Myanmar military must be halted, UN commissioner says
Archbishop Sirkar, founder of two religious institutes in India, dies
He founded the Adoration Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sadhan Brothers
Christians and Muslims ‘called to be bearers of hope’
Hope arises from our belief that all our problems and trials have a meaning, reads Vatican statement
Pope Francis cites martyrdom of monks to protect Eucharist
The six monks were beatified on April 17 in the Italian abbey where they were martyred more than 200 years ago
Catholic Church in South Korea posts record low growth amid pandemic
Number of baptisms dropped by 62.6 percent in 2020, while the number of marriages recognized by the Church fell by 43 percent
Pope Francis says Church is ‘a great school of prayer’
The importance of prayer is the reason why communities and groups dedicated to prayer flourish in the Church, pope says
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Roadside pantry has only one rule — take what you need and give according to your capability
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Pope Francis tells priests and seminarians that they will need to look outwardly with tenderness just as God the Father looks at problems afflicting society
Photo gallery: Bangladeshi youth perform Way of the Cross
Hundreds watched the performance just days prior to Holy Week
Watch: Pope sends celebratory message to Bangladesh for its 50th anniversary of independence
Bangladesh has always had a special place in the heart of the popes, Pope Francis says
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The 83-year-old priest has been accused of assisting militant Maoist groups which he denies
Photo gallery: Island of Humunu — where Christianity first landed in the Philippines
On March 16, 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew dropped anchor off the uninhabited island of Humumu, now Homonhon
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Working away from home, migrant workers face various challenges
