Tag: international
Catholic Church in Jakarta converts pastoral center into COVID-19 isolation ward
Nearly 90 nuns, priests and other carers are looking after about 60 patients in the Samadi center
Faith-based groups, indigenous communities launch ‘Asian School of Wisdom’ in Thailand
The institution aims to shape “youthful and learning communities” that will live in “authentic dialogue-based partnership” with communities
Thousands displaced as floods hit Bangladesh Rohingya camps
Nearly one million Rohingya live in crowded camps in the border district of Cox's Bazar, the world's largest refugee settlement
Pope Francis thanks South Korea’s bishops for US$1M COVID-19 vaccine donation
The collection of funds to help pay for COVID-19 vaccines in poor countries is part of the Church in South Korea’s activities for its jubilee
Thailand bans ‘false messages’ amid criticism of handling of coronavirus
An emergency decree that took effect on Friday prohibits the dissemination of false messages and distorted news that cause panic
Sick families hoist flags to appeal for help in Myanmar’s cities
Authorities have been arresting social activists and healthcare volunteers in an entrapment scheme involving false requests for aid
Risking China’s anger, Blinken meets representative of Dalai Lama in India
The meeting was one of the most conspicuous contacts between US and Tibetan officials since President Obama met the Dalai Lama in 2016
Hong Kong’s new bishop says he wants to bring unity. Why...
The incoming bishop will need to address differences among Catholics in Hong Kong, heightened by varying reactions to the protest movement
China’s WeChat suspends new user registrations amid tech crackdown
Online sources indicated that several other Chinese apps are also pausing new registrations
New Catholic bishop ordained in China’s Gansu province, fifth after Beijing-Vatican...
Bishop Antonio Li Hui was ordained co-adjutor bishop of Pingliang by Bishop Giuseppe Ma Yinglin of Kunming
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