Category: Asia
Islamic studies no longer compulsory for Pakistan’s non-Muslims
ISLAMABAD (UCAN): The government of Pakistan has decided that the study of Islam is no…
Korean religious blame secularisation for decline in vocations
SEOUL (UCAN): Members of Catholic religious congregations in South Korea have called for concerted efforts…
Archdiocese of Seoul launches preliminary research team for World Youth Day
SEOUL (SE): The Pastoral Office of the Local Organising Committee for World Youth Day Seoul…
Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival a joyful Filipino tradition
HONG KONG (SE): According to the Filipino tradition, the Sto.Niño [Holy Child] of Cebu, an…
Indonesian diocese to build church after 15-year wait
BANDUNG (UCAN): The Diocese of Bandung, Indonesia, started the construction of a church 15 years…
Philippines compelled to move deadline for jeepney phase-out plan
MANILA (UCAN): Jeepney drivers received a reprieve after the Philippine government deferred a plan to…
Bishop ordained for Diocese of Weifang
BEIJING (AsiaNews/AsiaNews): Following the consecration of Bishop Wang Yuesheng in Zhengzhou, Henan province, Father Anthony…
