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Myanmar’s elderly COVID-19 patients dying alone at home

Efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus in Myanmar were dealt a serious blow when the military seized power

Pope Francis: ‘What justifies us is Jesus Christ’

“Do we believe in Jesus Christ and do what we want? No,” Pope Francis said in his weekly catechesis on Aug. 18

Southeast Asia needs vaccine access to curb record deaths – Red...

Southeast Asia has seen the highest deaths globally, as soaring infections push fragile healthcare systems to the brink

Thai priests respond to pope’s call, lead efforts to bring food...

Thailand's has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths, prompting tougher containment measures to be extended this month

Taliban strike conciliatory tone, pledge peace, women’s rights under Islam

Women would be allowed to work and study and "will be very active in society but within the framework of Islam," said a Taliban leader

Charity run by Catholic nuns asks for prayers for Afghanistan

The association runs a free day center in Kabul for children with mental disabilities, employing Afghan women as staff and teachers

Caritas Italy may suspend activities in Afghanistan, fears for safety of...

Caritas Italiana also said the few Catholic priests and religious in Afghanistan are also being left with no choice but to leave

Pope urges dialogue in Afghanistan so people can live in peace,...

Pope Francis made the appeal in his noon address on Sunday as Taliban insurgents entered the capital Kabul

Thai police clash with protesters near PM’s residence

Thailand's youth-led anti-government protest movement appears to have regained momentum and its support has broadened

Pope Francis urges solidarity with Haiti after devastating earthquake

The pope prayed for the people of Haiti from the window overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer

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