UCA Asia News - April 5

Pope lauds Myanmar youths' commitment to democracy Pontiff praises young people making sacrifices as protesters launch Easter egg campaign to show defiance to the military Read More >>

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Reflections with Fr. Michael Kelly - Tuesday 6 Apr, 2021 Today’s gospel story is so representative of just how we all respond to the presence of Jesus Read More >>

Sri Lanka mourns a fearless defender of Tamil rights Bishop Rayappu Joseph risked his life by standing up for the rights of his oppressed people Read More >> Duterte fails to inspire with Easter message Churchgoers accuse Philippine president of creating more misery rather than providing hope amid Covid-19 pandemic Read More >> Indian state brings in anti-conversion law Jesuit decries new legislation in Gujarat as an attack on the constitutional guarantee of freedom to choose one's faith Read More >> Scores dead in Indonesia, Timor-Leste floods Bad weather is hampering Caritas efforts to deliver aid to victims Read More >> Vietnamese bishop washes disabled people's feet Bishop Dao tells Massgoers that Jesus' washing his disciples' feet showed his humble service and love Read More >> Karen refugees mobilize on Thai border to fight Myanmar army According to the Karen National Union, more than 1,000 'political victims' are now in their territories Read More >> Harassment of journalists on the rise in Thailand Thai government resorts to intimidation to stop media professionals reporting on pro-democracy demonstrations Read More >> Redemptorist priest-lawyer helps poor find justice in Indonesia Ignoring threats and intimidation, Father Paulus Dwiyaminarta stands up for the marginalized Read More >>

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Flash floods wreck Easter in Indonesia Hours before people woke up to celebrate Easter Sunday, torrential rain brought devastating floods in Catholic-majority East Flores View more >>

Vietnamese Catholics enact Passion of Jesus Passion play with traditional customs recalls the suffering and death of Jesus View more >>