Asia

Philippines: Bringing to light safeguarding as a mission of all

The first national safeguarding conference in the Philippines, gathering experts and leaders from across Southeast Asia, highlights the Church&rsquos shared mission to protect minors and vulnerable persons.

Bishop in Indonesia calls for tourism that unites people and protects creation

At the opening of Festival Golo Koe 2025, Bishop Maksimus Regus urged that tourism in Indonesia’s Labuan Bajo must unite communities, protect creation, and resist the lure of profit-driven exploitation.

‘Social Hackathon’ allows Thai youth to experience synodality

‘Mission Possible’ is the title of the Second Edition of the Youth Social Hackathon, which offers students in Thailand the opportunity to identify issues in their communities, propose creative responses, and present their ideas to a panel of experts with the possibility of receiving funding to make their solution a reality.

Cardinal Bo: 'Pope Francis had profound respect for people of Asia'

In an interview in the wake of Pope Francis' death, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar remembers the late Pope “as a loving and compassionate shepherd” whose “voice became our echo,” whose 'heart understood our grief,' and whose 'presence brought healing.' The Cardinal, who served as the leader of Asia’s Bishops for two terms, recalls the late Pope’s 'profound affection' for the people of Asia, and his 'love for' the suffering people of Myanmar.

Indonesian bishops urge ecological conversion and social justice in Lenten message

Several Indonesian Bishops release their 2025 Lenten message and invite the faithful to embrace Pope Francis' call for an ecological conversion and justice for the poor.

Intolerance, discrimination hold back young Pakistani Christians

The 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

Becoming “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

Anne 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

Asian 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

The 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

Many children in Laos and Mongolia do not complete education due to poverty.

Indian states asked to report on Christian persecution

India’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

Message 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

Chiang 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).

Pope Francis' Message for FABC 50

Pope Francis' Message to President of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences.

Sr. Mary Joseph: 'At stations to seek out the poor to remember Mother Teresa'

The 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

After 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

The 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

The 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?

Data 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

Lucia 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’

The 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.