Vietnam-Vatican working group hold first meeting
'The two sides had a broad and thorough exchange of views on Vietnam-Holy See relations,' a Vatican communique said
The Diocese of Chiang Mai, in the northern region of the Kingdom of Thailand, was erected in 1959.The diocesan covers a land area of 89,483 square kilometers and includes all eight northern provinces. These are Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao and Phrae.The...
The Military Ordinariate in Korea (called Gunjong in Korean) covers all Catholic Military personnel and their family. It does not belong to any ecclesiastical province.
The Catholic apostolate for the military began as the Military Chaplain Corps, organized by Maryknoll Monsignor George Carroll on...
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Kyoto cathedral lives the memory of brave Japanese martyrs
Asian Catholics who wish to learn about persecution and martyrdom of Japanese Catholics for faith can visit the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Kwaramachi of Kyoto. The church is named after St. Francis Xavier, the first Catholic missionary to reach the shores of Japan on July 15, 1549. The saint is credited for introducing Christianity in Japan. Kyoto cathedral is one of several churches under the patronage of the Jesuit saint.
Vietnam’s historic Marian shrine stands the test of time
The shrine holds a three-meter-tall, white-stone carved statue Virgin Mary on the Tao Pao Mountain in the Diocese of Phan Thiet in southern Vietnam, about 1,600 kilometers from the national capital Hanoi.
Malaysian Church’s unforgettable French missionary legacy
The Church of the Visitation in Seremban relishes the treasured legacy of pioneering French missionaries who introduced Catholicism in Kuala Lumpur and surrounding region in the 19th century. The first and oldest Church in Kuala Lumpur became a springboard of evangelization following the arrival of French missionary priest Father Pierre Favre from Paris Foreign Mission Society (MEP). Before settling down in Seremban he carried out missionary activities in the area from hismission station in Malacca.
French saints watch over Vietnam’s Christ the King Cathedral
Christ the King Cathedral in Nha Trang of south-central Vietnam adds to the jewels in a coastal city famed for beautiful beaches, unique delicacies, cultural diversity, and historic architectures. The cathedral is in the proximity of Long Son Pagoda in the city known for harmonious coexistence between Buddhists and Christians.
St. Gonsalo Garcia: First Indian missionary martyred in Japan
Gonsalo's martyrdom at Nagasaki with the other Christian missionaries is regarded as the most tragic and historic event for Catholicism in Japan
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St. Pedro Calungsod, Filipino lay martyr and patron of catechists
Calungsod and his companion Father Vitores baptized infants, children and adults, defying the risk of persecution and murder
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St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino layman who became a martyr in Japan
Despite being an ordinary layman, Ruiz remained defiant while facing torture by the Japanese and died a brave martyr
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Pope urges faithful to visit Rome's ancient catacombs
The pope also applauded a decision to expand the number of catacomb sites that are accessible to visitors
Experts hail new Vatican norms on 'supernatural phenomena'
The norms candidly acknowledge they could be used in service of 'a sectarian spirit that seeks division in the church'
First trucks carrying aid enter Gaza via US-built pier
In the coming days, around 500 tonnes of aid is expected to be brought to Gaza amid UN warnings of looming famine
Iran arrests over 260 in raid on 'satanist network'
Three European citizens were among those arrested during the police operation in Shahryar city, west of Tehran
Indonesian bishops to champion social issues
At a special session, Indonesian Bishops’ Conference discusses the papal visit and the plans to mark the 100th anniversary
'AI vs AI’: No conflict is worth human annihilation
The world cannot be left at the mercy of American and Chinese robotic generals
Indian PM claims he pursued Netanyahu to stop bombing during Ramadan
Narendra Modi also recalled the incident of his flying to Palestine through Jordan, escorted by Israeli flight attendants
