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Bishops Southeast Asia

Papal visit reinforced ‘bonds of faith and friendship’ between Darwin and Timor-Leste

Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has reflected on the “bonds of faith and friendship” between his diocese and Timor-Leste, which he says were reinforced during Pope Francis’s visit to the country last month. Source: Darwin Diocese.

Pope Francis Southeast Asia

Pope offered Aung San Suu Kyi ‘refuge’ at the Vatican

Pope Francis says he offered asylum to Myanmar’s imprisoned prime minister Aung San Suu Kyi. Source: CNA.

Southeast Asia

Indonesia unveils world’s tallest statue of Jesus

Indonesia has inaugurated the world’s tallest statue of Jesus at a tourist site in the North Sumatra province. Source: UCA News.

Southeast Asia

Jakarta Archdiocese ends 33-year wait for new church

Indonesia’s Jakarta Archdiocese has inaugurated a parish church after a 33-year wait due to objections from local Muslims. Source: UCA News.

Southeast Asia

Indonesian Cardinal says Church will not take up offer to operate mines

Indonesian Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo says the Church will not take advantage of the country’s new law allowing religious organisations to get permits to operate mines. Source: Crux.

Legal Matters Southeast Asia

Catholic activist’s trial begins in Hong Kong

The trial of Jimmy Lai, the Catholic activist and newspaper publisher, opened in Hong Kong yesterday, launching what is expected to be a protracted legal battle capping several years of imprisonment for the embattled pro-democracy advocate. Source: CNA.

Southeast Asia

Indonesian archbishop urges Catholics to quit alcohol

An Indonesian archbishop has called on Catholics to stop drinking alcoholic beverages and described alcohol traders as big enemies of the Church who destabilise social peace and progress. Source: UCA News.

Charity In The Dioceses Southeast Asia

Brisbane parishioners helping to build monastery in Timor-Leste

High in the mountains of Timor-Leste, a monastery is taking shape with support from missionary volunteers and donations from Brisbane parishioners. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Southeast Asia Synodality

Malaysia’s new cardinal warns against division at Synod

Malaysia’s new cardinal, Cardinal-designate Sebastian Francis of Penang, has said the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality ought to be an open process in which all issues are discussed without fear, and warned against using labels that cause division. Source: Crux.