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Jimmy Lai facing life in prison after conviction in security trial
Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city’s court yesterday, which could send him to prison for the rest of his life. Source: Crux.
Hong Kong diocese mourns victims of apartment complex fire
Hong Kong is calling for prayer and mourning after a devastating fire at an apartment complex left at least 146 people dead and about 100 still missing. Source: UCA News.
Pope prays for victims of devastating Hong Kong fire
In a telegram addressed to the Bishop of Hong Kong, Pope Leo XIV said he is praying for victims of a devastating fire at an apartment complex in the city’s Tai Po district. Source: Vatican News.
Another delay in Hong Kong trial of Catholic media tycoonÂ
The trial of a Catholic democracy activist in Hong Kong on charges of collusion with foreigners and seditious activity was delayed – again – on Friday, due to concerns over the defendant’s health. Source: Crux.Â
Church in Korea unveils remains of four 19th-century martyrs
Church officials in South Korea have unveiled the remains of four martyrs who sacrificed their lives during one of the worst periods of Christian persecution in the 19th century. Source: UCA News.
Church keeps up quest for reconciliation between North and South Korea
Eight decades after the partition of the Korean peninsula, the Catholic Church in South Korea is keeping alive the hope for reconciliation between the two countries. Source: CNA.
South Korean youth urged to become ‘witnesses of hope’
A South Korean archbishop has urged attendees of a Catholic youth festival in the national capital, Seoul, to respond with courage and faith to God’s call to religious life. Source: UCA News.
Korean bishops visit border island, pray for peace
Five South Korean bishops have paid a visit to Gyodong Island, just across the border with North Korea, where they met North Korean refugees and prayed for peace on the Korean Peninsula. Source: UCA News.
Investigators reveal impeached Korean president’s plan to detain Catholic priests
South Korean investigators have recovered a set of notes from a confidant of the now impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol indicating alleged plans for targeting and detaining members of a Catholic priests’ group. Source: UCA News.