Japan Knife Attack Shows Disabled Persons ‘Have to Be Protected’
In the early hours of July 26 an attacker entered the Tsukui Yamayuri-en facility in Sagamihara, and stabbed 19 people to death.
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Religions Come Together in Thailand to Send Message to People of Paris
'Together we implore the Almighty above to inspire and strengthen us for the building of peace,' read a joint statement from the Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh communities.
Relics of Sts. John XXIII, John Paul II Light Fires of Faith in Thailand
The silver- and gold-plated reliquary of St. John XXIII contains a small piece of his skin. The relic of St. John Paul II is a vial of his blood, set in a similar reliquary.
Malawi Bishops’ New Policy Promotes Excellence in Catholic Schools
The policy aims to ‘offer direction’ to those who manage Catholic educational institutions to ensure that they follow the original aim of Catholic education.
Australian Bishops: The Suffering Need Compassion, Not Suicide by Drugs
Euthanasia is illegal Down Under. However, there are lobbying efforts to legalize voluntary euthanasia, which its backers characterize as ‘dying with dignity.’
Young Vietnamese Migrant Workers Find Strength in Lenten Practices
About 40 youth leaders came together in Bangkok for a March 17-18 retreat with the theme ‘Service in Love.’
‘Spiritual Oasis’ in the Desert: Southern Arabian Cathedral Marks 50 Years
Sheikh Shakhbut, ruler of Abu Dhabi, granted 11 acres of land on the Corniche, a beachside road in the city, to the Catholic Church as a sign of his patronage to the many Catholics who were committed to the development of the emirates.
Australia’s Bishops Appeal to Indonesia for Clemency
With two Australians on death row over their drug-trafficking convictions, they say jail is the appropriate punishment.
Peaceful Protest Leads to Jail for Hundreds of India’s Christians
Police said those who protested recent attacks on Christian churches were detained because they weren’t authorized to gather on a public street outside of a church.
Thailand’s Catholic Bishops Declare Holy Year of Prayer for a New Pentecost
The great jubilee will also mark the opening of the first plenary council of the Catholic Church in Thailand under the theme “The Disciples of Christ Live the New Evangelization,” slated to be held April 20-25, 2015.
