Asia

More than 1,600 children celebrate World Mission Sunday in Myanmar

As the Church marked the centenary of World Mission Sunday this weekend, more than 1,600 children in embattled Myanmar gathered to celebrate the Day, during which Myanmar's Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, said that even children can be missionaries by sharing their love of Jesus.

Asian digital missionaries called to turn influence into Christian witness

The first Asian Catholic Digital Missionary Assembly concludes in Manila after bringing together more than 100 communicators and content creators to strengthen collaboration and develop a shared vision for digital evangelisation.

Dicastery Prefect urges Philippine religious to be prophets of peace

Sr. Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, invites consecrated women and men gathered in Zamboanga, Philippines, to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace in a wounded world.

Malaysia’s Cardinal Francis: Asian diversity is an asset, not a threat

Cardinal Sebastian Francis, Archbishop of Penang in Malaysia, speaks to Vatican News about the 'vibrant' Church in the region, and warns against adopting a ‘minority complex’.

Philippines: Archbishop Villegas calls for conversion on Good Friday

In a Good Friday message, Archbishop Socrates Villegas invites the faithful to confront the darkness of sin and rediscover the light of Christ through repentance and faith.

Myanmar: Easter Vigil celebrated for the first time in 3 years in Loikaw

After years of military occupation, the Christ the King Cathedral in Loikaw, Myanmar, has been returned to the faithful and priests, who can now celebrate the Easter Vigil together—a symbol of hope in a country plagued by a protracted conflict.

Filipino migrants chorale weaves tapestry of faith and music

Inaugurating Holy Week, a Filipino choral group based in London brings together faith, culture, and community through music, offering a powerful witness of Filipino Catholic spirituality abroad.

Indonesian becomes 57th official language of Vatican News

The Dicastery for Communication and the Commission for Social Communications of the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia sign a cooperation agreement to include Indonesian as an official language of Vatican News.

Singapore: Largest number of new Catholics this Easter

After a decade, more than 1,200 catechumens and candidates prepare to enter the Church, as the Archdiocese of Singapore highlights growing interest in the faith.

Myanmar Bishops declare 26 March as Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace

In a letter to the “Children of God,” Myanmar’s Catholic Bishops invite the faithful to observe a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the country and the world on Thursday, 26 March.

Cardinal Tagle celebrates 80th anniversary of Hong Kong diocese

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle marks 80 years since the establishment of the Diocese of Hong Kong and encourages the more than 400,000 Catholics to “bring hope to society” and become “courageous witnesses of the Lord”.

Hong Kong: Asian Church leaders gather to discern AI’s pastoral impact

A 3-day meeting in Hong organised by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences focuses on the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence and the need to prioritise education and media literacy as safeguards for human freedom.

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

Closing Speech of H.E. Charles Cardinal Bo

Message from the FABC General Conference to the Peoples of Asia

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.