Intolerance, discrimination hold back young Pakistani Christians
By Admin Webmaster 4/1/2024 10:33:15 AMThe Church needs to ensure that they have proper support to find a rightful place in society and the state
Bridge-builders and Bridges, Instruments of Dialogue and Reconciliation in Asia
By Admin Webmaster 3/20/2024 10:41:08 AMBecoming “bridges and bridge-builders” is the image that best describes the mission of the Church of Asia and the Good News that we bring to our peoples and the rest of the world.
Broken marriage goads evangelical Christian to rediscover faith
By Admin Webmaster 3/18/2024 10:52:43 AMAnne Balista is preparing to receive baptism on the eve of Easter this year, having put all the pains caused by a broken marriage behind her.
Asian bishops elect new leaders
By Admin Webmaster 2/26/2024 10:00:16 AMAsian bishops have elected Indian cardinal Felipe Neri Ferrao as the new president of their federation and Filipino Bishop Pablo Virgilio David as vice president.
Korean Church asked to become ‘hybrid’ in post-Covid times
By Admin Webmaster 2/21/2024 9:31:44 AMThe Catholic Church in South Korea needs to consider the possibility of changing to a hybrid church that utilizes both online and offline services considering the post-Covid situation, say Catholic experts.
S. Korean charity to support poor kids in Laos, Mongolia
By Admin Webmaster 12/6/2023 10:11:52 AMMany children in Laos and Mongolia do not complete education due to poverty.
Indian states asked to report on Christian persecution
By Admin Webmaster 2/13/2023 8:58:08 AMIndia’s top court has directed seven state governments to present details of the action taken by their law enforcement agencies in cases of alleged attacks against Christians and their institutions.
Closing Speech of H.E. Charles Cardinal Bo
By Admin Webmaster 10/31/2022 9:31:08 AMClosing Speech of H.E. Charles Cardinal Bo
Message from the FABC General Conference to the Peoples of Asia
By Admin Webmaster 10/31/2022 9:09:27 AMMessage from the FABC General Conference to the Peoples of Asia
CCA Consultation on faith, health, and healing discerns ways for churches to serve as healing agents
By Admin Webmaster 10/12/2022 10:23:27 AMChiang Mai: Medical professionals, pastoral care providers, and leaders of churches, ecumenical councils, and health-related organisations shared best practices and discussed ways for Asian churches to effectively engage in the holistic healing ministry on the second day of the international consultation on faith, health, and healing organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA).
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Sr. Mary Joseph: 'At stations to seek out the poor to remember Mother Teresa'
By Admin Webmaster 9/5/2022 9:22:29 AMThe superior of the Missionaries of Charity describes how sisters around the world will mark the 25th anniversary of the foundress' death on Sept. 5.
Asia in the continental phase of Pope Francis' Synod
By Admin Webmaster 8/29/2022 9:39:07 AMAfter the listening process involving the individual Churches, the General Secretariat will draw up a synthesis from Rome by the end of October on which a continental consultation will take place.
Churches in Southeast Asia region strategise advocacy measures to uphold rights and dignity of people living with HIV and AIDS
By Admin Webmaster 8/17/2022 8:30:19 AMThe Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) organised a capacity-building programme for pastors and lay leaders from churches and ecumenical councils in Southeast Asia who are involved in HIV and AIDS advocacy and ministries.
CCA invites applications for ‘Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia’ (YAPA) Training
By Admin Webmaster 7/11/2022 10:15:35 AMThe Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications for the Young Ambassadors of Peace in Asia (YAPA) programme, which will take place in person at the CCA Headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 7 to 14 August 2022.
South Korea, is the Catholic boom over?
By Admin Webmaster 5/9/2022 10:27:24 AMData from the statistical yearbook published by the Bishops' Conference show that the number of Catholics in South Korea will grow by no more than 0.2% by 2021, compared to 3% just a few years ago. Catholics now make up 11.3% of the population, but the average age of the faithful is getting older and new vocations to the priesthood are declining.
Friends inspire Vietnamese Buddhist woman to become Catholic
By Admin Webmaster 4/6/2022 8:42:10 AMLucia Tran Thi Ha Ngan and her friends visit people in need in Hue Archdiocese on March 5, hardly a month after her baptism
CCA to organise Regional Consultation on ‘Towards an Effective Advocacy on HIV and AIDS for Upholding Dignity of Gender and Sexual Minorities’
By Admin Webmaster 2/21/2022 8:39:32 AMThe Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) will organise a regional consultation on ‘Towards an Effective Advocacy on HIV and AIDS for Upholding Dignity of Gender and Sexual Minorities’ on 24–25 March 2022.
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FABC Related Studies
By Admin Webmaster 11/16/2020 10:27:43 AMDoctoral Dissertations (listed chronologically)
FABC Fifty Years Asian Pastoral Guidance
By Admin Webmaster 11/16/2020 10:06:49 AMFABC Fifty Years Asian Pastoral Guidance
India: three bishops on hunger strike for educational rights
By Admin Webmaster 10/23/2020 9:20:28 AMProtesting against the infringement on the constitutional rights of Catholic educational institutions, three bishops in India advocate for the payment of teachers’ salaries in state-aided Church-run schools in Kerala.
Cardinal Gracias releases Indian edition of “Fratelli tutti”
By Admin Webmaster 10/20/2020 9:48:07 AMndia’s Latin-rite bishops collaborated with the Asian Trading Corporation Publishers in bringing out the Indian edition of the latest encyclical of Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti”, on fraternity and social friendship.
New Korean bishops’ president reiterates Church's anti-abortion stand
By Admin Webmaster 10/20/2020 9:30:47 AMAfter his election, new CBCK president, Bishop Mathias Lee Yong-hoon of Suwon, held a press conference on Friday in Seoul, touching upon several issues.
South Sudan: new ceasefire agreement signed in Rome
By Admin Webmaster 10/16/2020 9:47:28 AMSouth Sudan's government and nation's Opposition Movement Alliance announce the signing in Rome of a ceasefire agreement reached thanks to international mediation efforts.
Sri Lanka: Bishops oppose 20th constitutional amendment
By Admin Webmaster 10/16/2020 9:38:18 AMThe Bishops of Sri Lanka and other religious and civil leaders reject a proposed amendment to the constitution, pointing out that it threatens the nation’s democracy.
Cardinal Bo: “Fratelli tutti” talks to Asia at crucial crossroads
By Admin Webmaster 10/15/2020 9:24:08 AMThe president of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) writes to his fellow bishops on the relevance of Pope Francis’ encyclical, "Fratelli tutti", in the current Asian context and looking to the future.
The Holy See and China: reasons for Agreement on appointment of bishops
By Admin Webmaster 9/30/2020 10:38:26 AMBy October a decision is expected regarding the Vatican proposal to extend the Provisional Agreement ad experimentum: “It is worth continuing”, Cardinal Parolin explains.
Asian Churches observe Laudato Sì Week
By Admin Webmaster 5/20/2020 10:42:14 AMIn the run-up to the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical “Laudato sí: on the Care for Our Common Home” on Sunday, local Churches in Indonesia, Pakistan and India are observing the “Laudato Sì” Week, May 17 to 24.
Asian bishops urge faithful to fast and pray on May 14 against pandemic
By Admin Webmaster 5/14/2020 10:25:38 AMThe Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences is appealing for support for the spiritual initiative proposed by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity.
Asian bishops postpone major gathering due to pandemic
By Admin Webmaster 5/5/2020 1:51:02 PMMembers of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) have been informed that their general conference in November has been postponed.