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Burnham urged to seek release of Hong Kong activist
A British bishop has written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, asking him to do everything possible to secure the release of Jimmy Lai, who has been imprisoned in Hong Kong for nearly six years. Source: Crux.
New Catholic bishop ordained in China
A new Catholic bishop has been ordained in China, the fourth episcopal ordination in the communist-ruled nation since Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate began in May 2025. Source: UCA News.
Church leaders say Church in Asia must confront clericalism
The Church in Asia needs to confront clericalism as the central obstacle to its mission, because concentrating authority in ordained ministers weakens participation, and accountability, Church leaders say. Source: UCA News.
Two feared dead in bombing of Central Papua church
At least two civilians were feared dead and two others injured after an aerial bombing at a Catholic church compound in Indonesia’s Central Papua province triggered panic among parishioners. Source: UCA News.
Myanmar cardinal’s visit to raise awareness of humanitarian crisis
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo SDB will visit Australia next month to raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar and to give voice to the millions affected by conflict and displacement. Source: Catholic Mission.
Leaders urge Asia-Pacific governments to go for goals
Governments in the Asia-Pacific region should prioritise structural justice and youth empowerment so the region can progress to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, Catholic leaders said at a regional gathering. Source: UCA News.
New church in Myanmar hailed as milestone
Church leaders have described the opening of a new church in Myanmar’s Chin State as a sign of hope and resilience in the conflict-scarred, Christian-majority region. Source: UCA News.
Hong Kong Catholic activist sentenced to 20 years in prison
Human rights advocate and Catholic Jimmy Lai was sentenced in Hong Kong yesterday to 20 years in prison over what Chinese officials claim were national security violations. Source: EWTN News.
Public support stops abolition of death penalty in Japan
Japan faces steep challenges in abolishing the death penalty despite repeated calls from human rights groups, legal experts and the Catholic Church, as public support for capital punishment remains overwhelmingly high. Source: UCA News.