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Chhattisgarh’s proposed law sparks debate on tribal identity and religious freedom‍

The Chhattisgarh government’s recent announcement to bar tribals who convert to another religion from accessing Scheduled Tribe (ST) welfare schemes has stirred intense debate across political, legal, and faith-based communities. The proposed legislation, expected to be introduced in the winter se

Seoul registers ‘record’ levels of treatment for workplace bullying

In South Korea, the issue of bullying in the workplace is emerging with growing concern, with an increasing number of employees and professionals reporting “record levels” of trauma or psychological distress. This is confirmed by the latest data provided in recent days by the government, starting with the Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency (Kosha), […]

Caritas Pakistan provides aid to the thousands suffering from floods

In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Pakistan on 15-16 August, Caritas Pakistan is working to provide relief and care for those living with the effects. “The Church stands with the affected families through prayer and action. Caritas Pakistan is actively responding, and we urge the continued support of all our faithful, as well […]

Church in Thailand equips seminarians for deaf ministry

The Catholic Church in Thailand is stepping up efforts to strengthen pastoral care for the Deaf, beginning with a training program for seminarians at Fatima Minor Seminary in the Archdiocese of Thare-Nongseng in the northeast of the country. Fr. Peter Bhuravaj Searaariyah, Director of Pastoral Ministry for the Deaf of the Diocese of Chanthaburi and […]

Myanmar bishop hopes to rebuild church bombed by military junta

A Catholic bishop in civil war-torn Myanmar voiced hope that “everyone will do their part” to rebuild a church destroyed in his diocese during a military junta airstrike against rebel groups. Hakha Bishop Lucius Hre Kung spoke during a recent visit to the Church of Christ the King, which was destroyed in military bombings in […]

Cardinal David defends ‘bullied’ Filipinos in police abuse case

The Bishop of Kalookan Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David vowed to stand on the side of “bullied” Filipinos as he accompanied a victim of police abuse to file a complaint against police officers. Cardinal David appeared at the National Police Commission (Napolcom), which administers and controls the Philippine National Police, with Jayson Dela Rosa on 18 […]