Indian nuns pledge to eradicate human trafficking

Catholic nuns working agai-nst human trafficking in various parts of India have pledged to li-ve the values of the Indian Consti-tution and continue their mission with renewed vigor. Around 170 nuns from 80 women religious congregations gathered November 24-26 at...

Malaysia Christian body snubs state program over Xmas song

A major inter-church group in Malaysia’s Christian-ma-jority Sarawak state has reje-cted an invitation to participate in a state-sponsored Christmas program after the organizers declined to replace a popular but commercial song for the celebration. The Association of...

The trust-deficit in China’s authoritarian regime

A recent surge in pneumonia cases in China highlights a significant trust deficit that exists between the Chinese population and the government. On Nov 13, a notable surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly affecting children, was reported by China’s National...

Sri Lankan minister flays Cardinal Ranjith on Easter attack probe

A Sri Lankan cabinet minister has accused Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of not cooperating in the ongoing probe into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which rights activists say is making tardy progress after 55 months. Tiran Alles, public security minister, criticized the...

Thousands, mostly Christians, flee besieged Myanmar town

Sylvester and his family had no time to think before fleeing their home amid non-stop aerial bombardment and artillery shelling in the civil war-hit eastern Myanmar. The 65-year-old quickly packed some clothes and important documents like the national registration...